Overcoming the efficiency gap: energy management as a means for overcoming barriers to energy efficiency, empirical support in the case of Austrian large firms

Schützenhofer, Christian

doi:10.1007/s12053-021-09954-z

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“…By comparing both potentials, the correlation between an EnMS and the implementation of efficiency measures is shown. Schützenhofer (2021) is one of the few papers that addresses the fact that an EnMS impacts EEM. However, the study focuses on energy efficiency as a whole and not on individual measures or even potentials.…”

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The influence of energy management systems on the progress of efficient energy use in cross-cutting technologies in companies

Knayer

Kryvinska

2023

Energy Efficiency

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The implementation of energy efficiency measures in companies is the key to a successful energy transition. To that end, companies should improve their energy efficiency and achieve energy savings. The aim of this paper is to present the current status of energy efficiency in companies based on selected cross-cutting technologies and to empirically investigate the implementation status of these measures. For this purpose, a multiple case study was conducted with 386 companies from different industries. The data basis of the case study was generated by means of questionnaires, interviews, and expert visits, and the data were collected within the framework of the Network of Regional Competence Centers for Energy Efficiency, an EU-funded project. A comparison of the potentials of companies with an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 and companies without such a system was carried out on the basis of 12 cross-cutting technologies. Statistical evaluation methods and hypothesis testing of eleven hypotheses and nine expressions were used. Our case study showed that (1) the level of energy efficiency in companies is highly dependent on the measure considered. (2) Simple measures have lower potentials than more complex, cost-intensive measures. (3) A positive effect of energy management on energy efficiency in general and on individual measures such as lighting technology, energy monitoring, peak load management, and energy purchasing is empirically confirmed. Further studies should investigate the interaction and correlation of individual efficiency measures (e.g., investments and organizational measures in cross-cutting technologies) in companies to make more targeted statements about the companies' needs and to create efficient support programs.

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The influence of energy management systems on the progress of efficient energy use in cross-cutting technologies in companies

Knayer

Kryvinska

2023

Energy Efficiency

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“…The EnMS is a set of interrelated elements used to establish an energy policy and energy goals, as well as processes and practices to achieve such goals (Schulze et al, 2016). Thus, the selected theoretical studies that address the elements and characteristics of EnMS in industrial environments constitute the majority among the energy efficiency practices (Finnerty et al, 2017;Bunse et al, 2011;Schulze et al, 2016;May et al, 2017;Bhanot et al, 2017;Antunes et al, 2014;Palm & Thollander, 2019;Schützenhofer, 2021).…”

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“…Barriers are mechanisms that inhibit a decision or a behavior that seems to be energy efficient and economical. Several studies have examined barriers to the implementation of measures to improve energy efficiency in enterprises in different contexts (Perroni et al, 2016;Knobloch & Mercure, 2016;Palm & Thollander, 2010;Paramonova & Thollander, 2016;Thollander & Palm, 2015;Henriques & Catarino, 2016;Reddy, 2013;Trianni et al, 2014Trianni et al, , 2017Rasmussen, 2017;König, 2020;Hasan & Trianni, 2020;Li et al, 2020;Schützenhofer, 2021).…”

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“…Some studies have similar positions with regard to the change in the form of evaluation of energy efficiency investments (Cooremans, 2011(Cooremans, , 2012Thollander & Palm, 2015;Aplak & Sogut, 2013;Bhanot et al, 2017), proposing a strategic analysis inserted in a sociotechnical paradigm. However, most studies reinforce that the most used techniques to evaluate energy efficiency investments are based on traditional investment analysis approaches such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Payback (PB) (Finnerty et al, 2017;Bunse et al, 2011;Nehler & Rasmussen, 2016;Cooremans, 2012;Knobloch & Mercure, 2016;Lung et al, 2005;Karlsson, 2011;Landini & Sant'Ana, 2017;Alcorta et al, 2014;Rasmussen, 2017;Trianni et al, 2014;Schützenhofer, 2021;Alkaraan, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Energy efficiency decision-making in non-energy intensive industries: content and social network analysis

Martins

Morandi

Lacerda

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Paper aims: The present study aims to identify the limitations of the artifacts used in the decision-making process in the adoption of energy efficiency measures in productive systems, using non-intensive energy companies as a delimitation.Originality: Identifies authors and connections, the relationships between them and how these interactions contribute to the advancement of knowledge on the subject. Regarding energy efficiency, studies show that the real investment in initiatives in the industrial sector is below the full potential and that the artifacts used in the decision-making process have severe limitations when used in a complex and dynamic context. Research method:In this paper a systematic literature review was conducted from the Literature-Grounded Theory. Additionally, social network analysis was used.Main findings: It concludes that the approaches are limited to technical and financial factors and does not consider a systemic and dynamic understanding of different internal and external variables to the organization. Implications for theory and practice:The contribution of this study is that it identifies the initiatives that help in the process of decision-making for the adoption of energy efficiency measures in productive systems. Specifically, the focus of this study is on non-intensive energy companies. Scientific articles published in the main databases of management were selected.

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“…Therefore, it is precisely these correlations and their effects on energy efficiency measures and potentials that should be researched further. Schützenhofer (2021) is one of the few to address the fact that an EnMS has an impact on EEM. However, the study focuses on energy efficiency as a whole and not on individual measures or even potentials.…”

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Evaluation of research performed on energy efficiency in energy-intensive manufacturing companies

Knayer

Kryvinska²

2022

Front. Energy Res.

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The implementation of climate protection cannot succeed without increasing energy efficiency in companies. Increasing energy efficiency is an important success factor for the energy transition, but unfortunately, the energy saving potentials are only insufficiently exploited. The aim of this study is, therefore, to highlight the current state of research on energy efficiency potentials in companies at the technology level. For this purpose, an extensive literature search was conducted with more than 30 keywords. After screening and cleaning, 101 articles were selected and reviewed in detail. The literature search was performed using eight evaluation criteria: origin and year of publication, type of company, type of industry, type of data, survey method, number of participants, data collection method, and analysis method. In order to evaluate the statements and results of the considered works, a SWOT analysis was used. Our analysis revealed that: 1) studies explicitly addressing energy efficiency measures and potentials at the technology level are scarce. Even fewer studies address the relationships and interactions (positive or negative) between individual measures; 2) most studies focus on large and manufacturing companies, most of which are energy intensive. SMEs in the non-manufacturing sector, such as trade, commerce, and services, are far less represented; and 3) the chosen research focus and content are often barriers, drivers, and theory models for energy efficiency, and secondary data are mostly used. Of the studies that considered primary data, 71% used a questionnaire survey. Research into the interactions between individual measures enables policymakers to target business support programs.

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Overcoming the efficiency gap: energy management as a means for overcoming barriers to energy efficiency, empirical support in the case of Austrian large firms

Cited by 19 publications

References 42 publications

The influence of energy management systems on the progress of efficient energy use in cross-cutting technologies in companies

The influence of energy management systems on the progress of efficient energy use in cross-cutting technologies in companies

Energy efficiency decision-making in non-energy intensive industries: content and social network analysis

Evaluation of research performed on energy efficiency in energy-intensive manufacturing companies

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