Implementing energy efficiency projects in cooperation with a fund allows companies to pre-define financing and contractual conditions.
Energy-intensive manufacturers have two main options for improving their energy efficiency: design and implement energy efficiency projects on their own (we call this self saving), or enter into energy performance contracts (EPCs), which mainly include shared savings and guaranteed savings.
The state government initiative aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of the New South Wales workforce, help business to identify and implement energy efficiency projects, and provide professional development for the training providers.
In energy efficiency obligation schemes, energy savings are accredited for implementing energy efficiency measures.
"We are implementing energy efficiency measures all the time," says Steve Lanou, project manager in the Office of Sustainability.
The new price on carbon provides an incentive for businesses to implement energy efficiency, and for Silicon Valley to innovate and lead the green energy revolution.
In part that means moving more aggressively to implement energy efficiency programs and water-efficient renewable energy technologies.
In practice, manufacturers, especially, can improve energy efficiency through design and implement energy-efficient projects on their own or enter into energy performance contracting (EPC), which mainly includes shared and guaranteed savings [22].
Two other student teams explored projects that would allow a business or other organization to claim credit for the emissions reduced by implementing energy-efficiency measures in Rhode Island public schools, and by creating a revolving investment fund for investing in regional renewable-energy projects.
