Should energy efficiency policy consist of minimum efficiency performance levels that all suppliers need to reach? Or should the industry in addition strive for the most sustainable solutions possible, thereby promoting faster deployment of the most efficient available technology as well as pushing technical boundaries even further?
In other words, should we drive sustainability because we are obliged to or because we want to make a difference?
This white paper discusses the role of efficiency in reducing energy consumption and related CO2 emissions and considers the shortcomings of current international energy efficiency standards. It also shows the implications of adopting an approach where the focus is not only on a minimum efficiency performance but also on achieving a top industrial efficiency level that goes above and beyond current regulations.
