Energy-Saving News

EU Votes In Energy Efficiency For Electric Motors

Posted on 17. Mar, 2009 by Ross.

Minimum energy efficiency standards for industrial electric motors have been unanimously agreed by the European Commission in part of their drive to ensure a widespread reduction in carbon emissions and energy usage. The energy efficiency standards, relating to high-efficiency (IE2) and premium-efficiency (IE3) electric motors, will be phased in gradually between 2011-2017.
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Nigerian Textile Industry In Need Of Efficiency Drive

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Ross.

Nigeria’s textile industry has recently undergone a massive decline. The once-booming sector boasted over 140 firms but now that number is down to 45: only 20 of which are currently operating and even they are producing below their maximum potential. Despite issues with fake imports and transport infrastructure, the problem of energy efficiency was first [...]

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