Energy efficiency is the first fuel in a sustainable global energy system. It can help mitigate climate change, improve energy security and grow economies.
Recall that energy efficiency refers to using less energy to perform the same task, that is, eliminating energy waste.
In the past, an incandescent bulb produced light, but wasted a lot of heat in the process. Now LED technology bulbs create the same amount of light without wasting heat; therefore, they consume less energy.
The benefits of energy efficiency
Energy efficiency brings with it a variety of benefits:
- It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- It reduces demand for energy imports.
- Energy efficiency is the cheapest and fastest way to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Energy efficiency seeks to protect the environment by reducing energy intensity. Habituating the user to consume only the energy that is indispensable.
The more energy we use, the more greenhouse gas emissions are emitted into the atmosphere, thus depleting the reserves of non-renewable natural resources. Such as oil, coal and gas.
A key factor in making a contribution to the environment is to reduce our dependence on these energy sources; one way to do this is to ensure that we all use energy as efficiently as possible.
Energy efficiency is a crucial element in the fight against climate change
Energy efficiency has other aspects in addition to economic savings: environmental impact. Nearly 90% of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels, so every kWh you reduce is equivalent to burning less fuel. Therefore, fewer emissions are generated and we extend the life of our natural resources.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), to achieve the scenario of not exceeding a global warming of 2°C, it is necessary to establish a path that is in line with international policies, which proposes a reduction in global GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions in 2050 of close to 90% compared to the year 2000.
Energy efficiency is presented as the main instrument responsible for almost 60% of the reduction in GHG emissions. Energy efficiency is therefore a crucial element in the fight against climate change.
It is necessary to continue making progress in defining effective policies that, on the one hand, allow greater use to be made of the potential of energy efficiency to boost climate commitments and, on the other, are capable of creating opportunities for companies.
By facilitating the achievement of decarbonization objectives, energy efficiency is a guarantee that contributes to the competitiveness of our companies in global markets.
At Alher Sem the environmental, economic and social improvement is an important factor for us, therefore, we provide solutions through energy audits, as well as we evaluate efficient technologies, we monitor and measure the energy consumption, to provide low consumption measures at industrial level. To learn more about our energy efficiency section, visit us here.
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