New six step energy savings plan launched by ABB UK

A new Energy & Productivity Plan, launched by ABB, takes into account some of the requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme (ESOS). The plan offers an in-depth snapshot of the energy saving and productivity improvement potential from a company’s motor-driven applications, like pumps and fans.

Only  one half day needed

Taking only half-a-day, the appraisal identifies up to five of the applications that could benefit the most. It is not just energy that is considered in the appraisal. ABB engineers are able to look at any application driven by a motor, such as conveyors, mixers, elevators and even injection moulding machines and provide suggestions on how a variable-speed drive can enhance productivity. All of which will go a long way to impress the official ESOS energy assessors.

With 13 approved ESOS assessment bodies announced, companies need to get on board and act now to ensure their energy usage is accounted for by the December 2015 deadline. A long way off? Maybe, but with over 10,000 ESOS audits needed to make sure UK businesses comply, these assessment companies will be stretched to the limit and may not get to you in-time. That does not mean you are off the hook. Far from it. You will be sent a process map to complete which will look at electricity, gas, transport and all other energy uses.“This is where you can get ahead of the game,” says ABB’s John Guthrie.

Electric motors offer big savings opportunities

“As electric motors account for some 60% of all electricity used by industry and commerce, taking a critical look at your installed base could be the easiest way to account for a large portion of energy use under ESOS and save money at the same time.”

An appraisal of the motors installed base would reveal which ones are running efficiently, which could benefit from speed control and which are doing nothing and can be turned off!

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