There are several ways of determining whether you are using energy efficiently

• Compare yourself with industry averages
• Identify the equipment that uses the largest amount of energy in your facility
• Monitor and measure that consumption to confirm or change your expectations

You can also benchmark your energy costs against other production facilities in your area. It’s likely that the price you pay for the energy you consume can be reduced in several ways

• A change in operations may be justified if the potential savings are substantial and the additional operational effort is not disruptive
• New products and technologies can be used to reduce the amount of energy required for any given amount of output
• Old or inefficient equipment can be replaced, depending on the payback