How to keep up with innovation in your field
At a local level, your industry association and business networks can be a good source of information.
To find out what else is happening, type the following terms into your favourite search engine: ‘your sector name’ energy efficiency case studies; or ‘your sector name’ energy efficiency innovation.
You should also talk to your industry contacts at trade events and awards nights. This is a good way to catch up on innovation in your sector.
Sales representatives also have their ear to the ground on what is happening around your industry. Ask them if they know of any companies who are finding innovative ways to reduce their energy use.
Princes Laundry, VIC
By using advanced technology that recovers waste heat from the exhausts of gas-fired dryers, Princes Laundry saved over 33% of their total gas use. Using this innovative technology, they are predicted to achieve a 100% return on investment in just over five years.
When it comes to the equipment being used in your business, it pays to seek out new technologies that could reduce your energy use.[1]