Best practices on standards and technologies for energy efficiency in buildings

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-56
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Best Practices

Energy efficiency in the European water industry: learning from best practices

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Frijns ◽  
R. Middleton ◽  
C. Uijterlinde ◽  
G. Wheale
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
European Water

Energy costs and climate change challenges the water industry to improve their energy efficiency. The number of examples of energy measures in water production and treatment is growing rapidly. In this paper, best practices of energy efficiency from the European water industry are presented with the objective of learning from each other. The best practices are collected within the framework of the Global Water Research Coalition's attempt to devise a global compendium ‘Best practices in the energy efficient design and operation of water industry assets’. The case studies in the compendium show significant energy savings in all parts of the water cycle. Examples with potential include the improved operational set up of pumping design, on line aeration control, and energy-efficient bubble aerators and sludge belt thickeners. Next to optimising energy efficiency across the water cycle, there are also opportunities for energy generation. Promising practices include biogas production from sludge (co)digestion and hydraulic energy generation from micro-turbines.

scholarly journals Energy Efficiency in Industrial Areas: Application of Best Practices for Energy Efficiency In Mediterranean Industrial Areas

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Maria-Anna Segreto ◽  
Marcello Artioli ◽  
Rovena Preka ◽  
Mario Tarantini
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Industrial Areas ◽  
Industrial Sites ◽  
The People ◽  
Market Competitiveness ◽  
Green Areas

The results presented in this paper originate from an EU research project that is near toits completion. The goal was to build a model that can be applied to all industrial sites inthe Mediterranean area. The approach followed to achieve the objectives was to study allthe new technologies and systems that, if applied globally, can make the whole areasustainable both energetically and environmentally. The application of the model allowsthe design and implementation of self-sufficient green areas in terms of energy which alsobrings to the reduction of the emissions into the atmosphere. An aim of the project wasalso to identify possible sources of funding or incentives. The main beneficiaries of theresults are SMEs that through a more responsible approach to the environment could getgreater market competitiveness and reduce energy costs of their enterprises. Otherbeneficiaries are the people who obtain advantages from a clearer and less pollutedsurrounding environment.The paper presents the results obtained from the application of the model in some pilotcases.

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