Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are failing to
properly implement energy-efficiency improvements, according to a report from
the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The IEA says that although SMEs are responsible for more
than 13 per cent of total final energy demand worldwide, a lack of information,
technical expertise and funding is preventing them from making significant efficiency
improvements.
National governments must “provide incentives and support to
other stakeholders, such as industry associations, to work directly with SMEs”
according to the study. The IEA also stated that examining solutions for SMEs
“should be an integral part of energy efficiency programmes” from national
authorities.
In the EU, an SME is classed as a business with fewer than
250 employees and a turnover of E50 million or under.
Gibbons Engineering Group have for decades supplied
businesses of all sizes around the globe, so we have a keen understanding of
the unique challenges faced by SMEs when it comes to energy efficiency.
We realise that smaller companies often do not have enough
personnel or resources to dedicate to energy efficiency and therefore there is
only so much they can do.
That’s why we stock an extensive range of energy-efficient
products for commercial and industrial applications including electric motors, ABB variable-speed
drives and air-handling
equipment. In addition we offer comprehensive energy appraisals carried out
by our expert engineers, helping our clients identify opportunities for
efficiency improvements in all areas of their business.
For more information, call 01621 868138 or email info@gibbonsgroup.co.uk and one of
our friendly team will be happy to assist.
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