Energy Conservation in the 80's - A U.K. Point of View

Abstract

The pressures of energy prices and availability do not always provide sufficient incentive towards conservation, but the post 1995 scene is an incentive to industry to design and develop low energy.

The U.K. approach to energy conservation and management has been, since 1974, positive and successful. In its own areas of responsibility, the Government has demonstrated and publicised its successful record in reducing energy and, in addition, introduced financial incentives to conserve energy.

The paper describes one large diversified company's approach to the problem from 1974 to date and demonstrates the successes achieved. The control of conservation measures has been developed for continuous processes, which enables management to monitor the effectiveness of operational control and is independent of the commonly used excuses; rate of production and the weather.