scholarly journals Drivers and Barriers for Efficient Energy Management Practices in Energy-Intensive Industries: A Case-Study of Iron and Steel Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7703
Author(s):  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Salman Arif ◽  
Izzat Iqbal Cheema ◽  
Patrik Thollander ◽  
Masroor Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Energy Transmission ◽  
Iron And Steel ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Steel Sector ◽  
Energy Intensive Industries

The two major reasons behind the world’s energy crisis are losses in energy transmission and less efficient energy use at sinks. The former flaw can be catered by changing the entire energy transmission system which requires investment and planning on a large scale, whereas the later deficiency can be overcome through proper management of energy utilizing systems. Energy-intensive industries have a substantial share in energy consumption and equally high energy saving potentials if they adopt some integrated and improved energy efficiency. This study investigates the energy management systems in the iron and steel sector of Pakistan, and compare it with findings of similar work in Sweden, Bangladesh, and Ghana. A systematic questionnaire was circulated in the iron and steel sector across the country and afterward the collected data was analyzed to find major barriers and drivers for efficient energy management practices. In addition, questions on non-energy benefits and information sources relevant to the energy efficiency were also part of the questionnaire. Cost reduction resulting from lowered energy use was rated as the most important driver for applying energy-efficient operation. On the other hand, the cost of production disruption was considered among high-level barriers to the implementation of improved energy efficiency. An increase in the life-time of equipment was labeled as the top non-energy benefits. Company peers and seminars/conferences were referred as the best information sources related to energy efficiency. The outcome of the study will be helpful to the decision-maker in the industry, as well as the government levels.

scholarly journals Empirical Investigation of Barriers and Driving Forces for Efficient Energy Management Practices in Non-Energy-Intensive Manufacturing Industries of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2671 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. M. Monjurul Hasan ◽  
Rakib Hossain ◽  
Rashedul Amin Tuhin ◽  
Taiyeb Hasan Sakib ◽  
Patrik Thollander
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Improve Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Intensive Industries

Improved energy efficiency is being considered as one of the significant challenges to mitigating climate change all over the world. While developed countries have already adopted energy management and auditing practices to improve energy efficiency, the developing countries lag far behind. There are a limited number of studies which have been conducted in the context of developing countries, which mostly revolve around highly energy-intensive sectors. This study looks into the existence and importance of the challenges to and motivating forces for the adoption of energy management practices in Bangladesh, a developing country, focusing on the non-energy-intensive manufacturing industries. Conducted as a multiple case study, the results indicate the existence of several barriers towards adopting and implementing the management of energy practices in the non-energy-intensive industries of Bangladesh, where among them, “other preferences for capital venture” and “inadequate capital expenditure” are the most dominant. This study also identified a number of driving forces that can accelerate the acceptance of energy efficiency practices, such as the demands from the owner, loans, subsidies, and a lowered cost–benefit ratio. Findings of this study could assist the concerned stakeholders to develop beneficial policies and a proper regulatory framework for the non-energy-intensive industries of developing countries like Bangladesh.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Investigation of Energy Management Practices within Energy Intensive Industries in Bangladesh

Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 120932
Author(s):  
ASMMonjurul Hasan ◽  
Rashedul Amin Tuhin ◽  
Mahfuz Ullah ◽  
Taiyeb Hasan Sakib ◽  
Patrik Thollander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Comprehensive Investigation ◽  
Energy Intensive Industries

People or Systems: Does Productivity Enhancement Matter More than Energy Management in LEED Certified Buildings?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13863
Author(s):  
Yana Akhtyrska ◽  
Franz Fuerst
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Occupant Comfort ◽  
Energy Use Intensity ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the impact of energy management and productivity-enhancing measures, implemented as part of LEED Existing Buildings Operations and Management (EBOM) certification, on source energy use intensity and rental premiums of office spaces using data on four major US markets. Energy management practices, comprised of commissioning and advanced metering, may reduce energy usage. Conversely, improving air quality and occupant comfort in an effort to increase worker productivity may in turn lead to higher overall energy consumption. The willingness to pay for these features in rental office buildings is hypothesised to depend not only on the extent to which productivity gains enhance the profits of a commercial tenant but also on the lease arrangements for passing any energy savings to the tenant. We apply a difference-in-differences method at a LEED EBOM certification group level and a multi-level modelling approach with a panel data structure. The results indicate that energy management and indoor environment practices have the expected effect on energy consumption as described above. However, the magnitude of the achieved rental premiums appears to be independent of the lease type.

scholarly journals Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency in Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1775 ◽  
Author(s):  
A S M Monjurul Hasan ◽  
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman ◽  
Rashedul Amin Tuhin ◽  
Shah Md. Salimullah ◽  
Mahfuz Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Energy Service ◽  
Textile Industries

Bangladesh faced a substantial growth in primary energy demand in the last few years. According to several studies, energy generation is not the only means to address energy demand; efficient energy management practices are also very critical. A pertinent contribution in the energy management at the industrial sector ensures the proper utilization of energy. Energy management and its efficiency in the textile industries of Bangladesh are studied in this paper. The outcomes demonstrate several barriers to energy management practices which are inadequate technical cost-effective measures, inadequate capital expenditure, and poor research and development. However, this study also demonstrates that the risk of high energy prices in the future, assistance from energy professionals, and an energy management scheme constitute the important drivers for the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the studied textile mills. The studied textile industries seem unaccustomed to the dedicated energy service company concept, and insufficient information regarding energy service companies (ESCOs) and the shortage of trained professionals in energy management seem to be the reasons behind this. This paper likewise finds that 3–4% energy efficiency improvements can be gained with the help of energy management practices in these industries.

scholarly journals Human Resource Management Practices and Its Effects on Job Satisfaction Levels of Employees

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Khurram Sultan ◽  
Goran Ismael ◽  
Omar Mohammad ◽  
Safin Abas ◽  
Muhammad Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Iron And Steel ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
Steel Sector ◽  
Degree Of Association ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of HRM practices and its effect on employee’s job satisfaction in the iron and steel sector of Erbil, KRI. The objectives of the study are three fold, first to measure the degree of association between HR practices and job satisfaction. Second, to find out the impact of HR practices on job satisfaction and at last to propose some measures in order to enhance the job satisfaction level of the employees concerned to the selected iron & steel enterprises. A structured questionnaire was developed and distributed among 70 employees of three firms in Erbil, whereas 50 employees answered rightly. Most of the employees showed positive answers toward HR practices on them. This thing leads toward rejection of our Ho and acceptance of  H1. Those who left behind with less positive answers  main reason were found during survey that was they are with less education so that’s why they get less opportunities in order to develop themselves. Related to future research other authors can consider other variables that are not coved by this research such as staffing and package because human practices coves various range.  

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