Author: Schneider Electric
Households and businesses are paying more for energy than ever before, even as global governments spend billions to shield consumers from the energy crisis. According to theUS Bureau of Labor Statistics, US electricity bills in the third quarter of 2022 increased 15.8% over the same period the previous year − the most significant jump since 1981. In addition, energy consultancy VaasaETT Ltd. noted that in October 2022, gas prices were double what they were at the same point last year in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
With so many segments in the food and beverage industry relying on energy-intensive operations, these steep energy cost increases can potentially wipe out manufacturers’ profit margins. But rising energy costs aren’t the only concern. Even the availability of energy is in question.
For example, when energy supply is scarce in Europe, governments prioritize critical assets such as hospitals and homes over manufacturing sites. Inaction in the face of rising energy costs and availability challenges threatens marketplace competitiveness. It can lead to a downward spiral of lost business – and most economists foresee that these energy cost challenges will be long-term issues.
In response, consumer packaged goods manufacturing organizations are looking for new ways to reduce reliance on grid-supplied energy, with energy management systems now at the top of the agenda in many boardrooms. At the same time, many organizations have set aggressive carbon emissions reduction targets for 2025 and 2030. As the deadlines rapidly approach, the need for energy efficiency is high, as it is an essential pre-condition for a successful transition to clean energy.
beverage operations can help reduce the impact of rising electricity and natural gas prices.
These energy efficiency measures and investments also have an essential role to play in strengthening the resilience of food and beverage manufacturing plants.
Below are several examples of how companies like Schneider Electric can helpfood and beverage manufacturers shift to more fuel-efficient operations:
For food and beverage manufacturers seeking to accelerate energy conservation efforts and combat rising energy costs, Schneider Electric has many solutions to make the shift easier. Automation, energy, and sustainability consultants can perform site audits and pinpoint areas where consumption can be reduced. One example is Danone Evian’s story of going green to reduce energy consumption. Watch the video (French with English subtitles) and read the key details of the story here.
By examining the electrical infrastructure, building management, the flow of goods, the flow of people, and manufacturing and packaging processes, these teams can create a strategy identifying both short-term no-cost or low-cost energy-saving measures and medium- and longer-term energy efficiency investment planning.
Discover how Schneider Electric is partnering with the food and beverage industry to reduce energy consumption and switch to clean energy on our Sustainability Consulting Services page. I also recommend reading Andre Marino’s blog post about using digitalization to address the European energy crisis. Download the report “Tackling the European energy crisis” and learn about immediate steps your facilities can take today to comply with reduced energy consumption and peak demand targets.
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