Huge potential for energy savings: improved regulatory models for efficient investment and loss reduction in electricity network

By UIE webmaster / Published on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 10:54

This report contributes to the energy efficiency objectives by bringing some light and economic analysis on the right regulatory signals to be implemented for efficient investments and energy loss reduction.The structure of the remainder of this report is set out as follows: Chapter 2: Overview of Regulatory Models This chapter takes a closer look at the regulatory models in Europe and describes their main characteristics. This chapter serves as an initial step in preparing the discussion on incentives for efficient investments.

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High efficiency motor systems

By UIE webmaster / Published on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 11:38

Switching to energy efficient motor driven systems can save Europe up to 202 billion kWh in electricity consumption, equivalent to a reduction of €10 billion per year in operating costs for industry.

It would also create the following additional benefits:

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Global energy savings potential from high efficiency distribution transformers

By UIE webmaster / Published on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 10:27

The worldwide electricity savings potential of switching to high efficiency transformers is estimated to be 200 TWh. This savings potential is not only technically advantageous, but also brings economic and environmental benefits. Taking the full life cycle cost into account, selecting high efficiency transformers is often an economically sound investment decision despite their higher purchase price.

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Electricity for More Efficiency: Electric Technologies and their Energy Savings Potential

By admin / Published on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 18:13

This joint report undertaken by the Union of the Electricity Industry - EURELECTRIC and the International Union for Electricity Applications (UIE), aims primarily at raising awareness, on a scientific basis but through language accessible to non-experts, on the significant benefits of electric technologies and their energy savings potential.

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