The industrial sector has been the most affected by increasing energy costs and regulatory drivers to reduce carbon emissions. As a consequence the efficiency with which energy is used has increased. Industry’s share of total energy consumption has fallen from 27% in 1990 to 20% in 2004.

However, energy costs are predicted to increase in the future and industry in Ireland will be increasingly regulated by teh EPA through the emissions trading scheme and IPPC Licensing. Companies who actively engage in the managing their energy use and seeking alternative energy sources will gain competitive advantage through stabilised and reduced energy bills in the future.

An energy audit will identify and deliver immediate cost savings as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting your organisation from the impact of future initiatives such as carbon taxes.