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Chemicals and chemical products 

The chemicals and chemical products sector is one of the UK’s largest industrial sectors. It accounts for about 18.5% of UK industrial energy use and emits around 4% of the UK’s total annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Chemicals and chemical products companies spend an estimated £2.8 billion on energy and hydrocarbon feedstock per year. It is estimated that most companies could save 15% on their energy costs.
 
 

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Boilers and heat distribution

Service boilers every year – a regularly serviced boiler can save up to 10% on heating costs.
More advice for making boilers and heat distribution more efficient

Compressed air

Find and fix leaks - a 3mm hole in your compressed air system could cost more than £700 per year in wasted energy
More advice for making compressed air more efficient

Motors and drives

Turn off any motors that are left running during breaks or job changes – motors and drives use almost 66% of the electricity consumed by UK industry.
More advice for making motors and drives more efficient

Next steps

Carry out an energy walk around to see where you can save energy across all existing systems..

The biggest opportunities for saving in this sector are in the following technologies. Work through each section to improve energy efficiency on your site.

Refrigeration
Compressed air
Motors and drives
Process control
Boilers and heat distribution
Heating Air conditioning

Involve staff with energy management and monitor your energy use and savings.

 

 
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