2008-10-06
Association’s initiative calls for new dialogue between industry and Government.
BEAMA has published its Climate Change White Paper at an event combined with its annual luncheon for members, guests and media, at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), London (1 October 2008).
Setting out the opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in energy networks, buildings and for end-use equipment, the White Paper pinpoints what BEAMA believes industry, Government and stakeholders can do to address some of the headline issues currently preventing many of these carbon savings being made.
BEAMA believes that an industrial policy based on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions can help companies, their clients and customers alleviate the current economic difficulties in the UK. Established companies in the sector have the opportunity to help their clients and customers reduce their energy usage, and save them money. Investments of this type will allow these companies to maintain healthy markets for their products and services.
BEAMA highlights how a constructive relationship between the industry, the Government and their agencies, could transform the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions.
A 30% reduction in losses and waste from the electrical sector, equating to almost 6% of the UK primary energy demand is possible if all measures are adopted.
Objectives
BEAMA Director, Dr Howard Porter, outlined the White Paper’s objectives - namely to stimulate the electrotechnical industry’s response to climate change of which the key objective is energy efficiency improvement.
The association says there are considerable opportunities for reducing energy usage throughout the electricity supply chain. The White Paper emphasises how these can be achieved.
Dr Porter commented: “Our newest initiative echoes current Government thinking, providing strong pointers for manufacturers to differentiate themselves and so give UK businesses a better chance to create opportunities and withstand the economic downturn.
“The challenges posed by climate change-influenced policies have an increasing relevance for BEAMA and its members – business profitability and relationships with their customers. BEAMA has taken a proactive approach to help the industry meet the challenges and opportunities.
“We have consulted with members and industry stakeholders to develop a perspective for the industry combining its traditional strengths of innovation and safety, with the implications of climate change and increasing fuel costs.”
Dialogue
Dr Porter continues: “The key is to create a new dialogue between industry and Government, from which we can develop a genuine partnership to deliver carbon savings. The starting point is an open examination of what both parties can do differently to set a framework for the development and integration of products and technologies that will achieve those carbon and cost savings.
“This document is intended to stimulate those discussions and define the actions required from the electrotechnical industry, and policy makers, to promote long term carbon savings from technology development and deployment.”
The BEAMA Climate Change White Paper has been produced in conjunction with CESA (Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) and LIF (Lighting Industry Federation).
BEAMA members’ support for BEAMA’s Climate Change White Paper
1. Schneider Electric
“Everyone can take positive action to conserve energy or use it more wisely. The technology is in place, and in most cases is relatively inexpensive to install, and it provides rapid payback. The BEAMA White Paper outlines the opportunities these technologies can bring.”
Contact: Patricia Ward (CC)
eMarketing & Customer Communications Manager, Schneider Electric
Email: patricia.ward@gb.schneider-electric.com
Tel: 01952-209681.
2. Danfoss
“There are many opportunities for energy efficiency in the existing housing stock outlined in the BEAMA White Paper.
All UK heating systems can be better controlled, delivering carbon emission reductions and cash savings of up to £100 per annum for consumers.”
Contact: Nielsen Bjorn Sejr, Danfoss
Email: bjorn_nielsen@danfoss.com
Tel: 0845 1217446.
3. Areva
“Areva believes that there are significant carbon benefits of using modern transmission and distribution equipment in the UK's energy networks. BEAMA’s White Paper provides the framework for industry, Government and other stakeholders to work together to reduce carbon emissions, whilst providing business benefits for the UK industry.”
Contact: Rachael Crump
Regional Communications Manager - North West Europe, Areva
Email: rachael.clamp@areva-td.com
Tel: (0)1785 718496.
4. Dimplex
“We have based our involvement with BEAMA around its provision of industry leadership - in working with Government and product manufacturers to tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by the sustainability agenda.
“As legislation and light touch Government policy have an ever increasing impact on the transformation of product markets, the BEAMA White Paper is exactly the well timed industry response required to inspire appropriate Government action, and a willingness to work in partnership with our industry. We manufacture the products to reduce carbon for long term sustainability and BEAMA gives us the platform to showcase our potential to policy makers.”
Contact: Stuart MacKenzie, Dimplex
Email: stuart.mackenzie@dimplex.co.uk
Tel: 08456005111.
5. MK Electric
“MK Electric supports this initiative and encourages our sector to work together to consider how we can make a greater contribution to reducing energy usage. The potential for reducing energy usage lies in both new and existing building stock, and the specification of low energy products is key to maximising our impact on energy conservation in the UK.
“As well as producing energy efficient products, MK Electric continues to invest in R&D to bring innovative, energy efficient products to the market. We are committed to reducing our own carbon emissions and carbon footprint through our ‘Sustainable Opportunity Policy’, and by manufacturing the vast majority of the products sold in the UK in our major production facilities in England and Wales.”
Contact: Mike Southgate, MD, MK Electric
(Joanne Reynolds, customer marketing manager)
Email: joanne.reynolds@honeywell.com
Tel: office 01268 563133; mob 07709 484063.
Further BEAMA Climate Change White Paper information
To access BEAMA’s Climate Change White Paper visit: www.beama.org.uk/climatechangepaper.
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