1. Challenges and objectives

1.1 Issues

Taking the plunge into energy savings and performance doesn't just mean lower energy bills, although that's already a big achievement. There are other benefits too:

• a better understanding of the installation, systems and associated equipment;

• improved maintenance, resulting in fewer breakdowns and incidents;

• greater staff involvement and improved skills ;

• productivity gains ;

• improved product quality;

• improved operating conditions ;

• optimized production management;

• improved staff comfort and...