Case Studies
Case study 1: Reducing Carbon Footprint for large manufacturer
Low awareness of climate change, with Greens regarded as “the enemy”; Little knowledge of how to reduce carbon emissions; Carbon trading seen as equivalent to carbon tax; Research department had no carbon reduction research. Read more
Case study 2: Ambitious renewables strategy for major Utility (FR/B)
Major generator with heavy reliance on fossil fuels and ~12% Renewables (RES) capacity. Operational decisions delayed by lack of clear direction on Renewables. Created internal friction between generation, retail and marketing. Project at a standstill... Read more
Case study 3: Process improvements and energy efficiency project for large Japanese industrial
Large dependence on oil fired burners – yearly costs of £0.475/therm. Reticence to move to gas (@ £0.2736/therm/year) due to pipeline installation costs and lack of modelling data. Management undecided & confused on how to reduce CO2 emissions. Read more