LEEN are Local Energy Efficiency Networks in which a group of 10 to 15 companies work together for three to four years. As the accompanying research shows - These companies invest more in profitable energy saving potentials - They improve their energy efficiency about twice as quickly as the industrial average - They comply with essential parts of ISO 50001 LEEN networks are suitable for companies with energy costs of around € 500,000 because the energy cost savings they are able to achieve cover the costs for the network. As part of the initial consultation, participants receive - A full assessment of the energy saving potential in cross-cutting technologies (e.g. generation and distribution of steam, heat, compressed air) - An economic assessment of the saving potentials (internal rate of return, amortization) The annual monitoring provides sound, reliable results of the energy efficiency increase achieved due to the implemented measures which can also be presented outside the company. The network meetings, which take place four times a year, are used as a knowledge pool to share the experiences made with implementing measures and complement the expertise provided by external specialists. These meetings represent further training in practical knowledge of those responsible for energy and facilitate the implementation of measures. Contacts for the project: Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research Project 30 Pilot Networks promoting Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Duration: November 2008 until March 2013 Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Prof. Harald Bradke Tel. 0721 / 6809168 Harald.Bradke@isi.fraunhofer.de

• published: 18 Dec 2013
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