APE

To boost energy efficiency, various scenarios were developed with diverse levels of investment and amortisation periods. A relatively inexpensive solution was favoured that allowed energy consumption to be reduced by around one third. This involved, among other things, demand-oriented heating control, upgrading the lighting system and the introduction of a power management system to reduce power consumption in stand-by mode. Through the resulting dynamic and individual air-conditioning of production rooms, the overall energy consumption of the ventilation and air conditioning system could be reduced by around 30%. Energy efficiency measures - Energy efficient and demand-oriented lighting - Demand-oriented heating control - Introduction of IT power management - Measurement, control and regulation technology for optimised control of HVAC systems

Country

Germany

Year

2013

MX Composys

MX Composys is a supplier of plastic components for car manufactures.

EDEKA

EDEKA is big Super Market Chain based on a franchise structure

Landhotel Kiebitzort

The hotel is regional wide known for its sustainilbility philosophy Case Study: LANDHOTEL KIEBITZORT erio achieves savings of 39%. erío developed a comprehensive package of measures for the hotel to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Overall, 39% of energy costs could be saved in this manner. Project description Landhotel Kiebitzort could take advantage of funding available in the “Energy Consultation for Small and Medium-sized Firms” (“Energieberatung Mittelstand”) programme of the German KfW development bank. This meant that the KfW covered 60% of the detailed consultation costs and 80% of the initial consultation costs. The energy efficiency concept was to particularly look into optimisation potentials in the energy-intensive areas of heating, water and lighting. The company specified a cap on the amortisation period of two years. In addition, the viability of implementing ones own power generation systems was to be assessed while bearing the seasonal nature of the business in mind. Measure & results Taking the prescribed maximum timeframe of two years for amortisation into account, seven energy saving measures were developed of which four could be immediately implemented due to their low level of investment. To become less dependent on increases in energy prices in the medium term, the perspective of successively changing to renewable energy was recommended. The deployment of solar cells, solar thermal power and the acquisition of a combined heat and power plant were discussed with the client and potential partners.