Industrial energy efficiency boosted by novel energy management assessment models, unlocking significant emissions and cost savings.
This article reviews different tools used to evaluate how well companies in industries manage their energy use. It discusses models like the minimum requirements model, maturity model, energy management matrix model, and energy efficiency measures characterization framework. These models help organizations improve their energy efficiency by setting goals and guidelines. The researchers noticed that although many companies are interested in saving energy, there's still a gap in how they apply energy management methods. The article suggests areas where more research could be done to improve how industries manage their energy use effectively.