What is equipment optimization?
Businesses and the buildings that house them depend on a wide range of equipment to function. From basic building equipment like lighting and HVAC to highly specialized manufacturing machinery, all these systems use energy and contribute to your business’s carbon footprint. Equipment optimization is an ongoing process that helps ensure all your equipment runs as efficiently as possible, which in turn supports better performance and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The benefits of optimizing your equipment
Optimized equipment often uses less energy to deliver the same—or sometimes even better—performance. This makes it an effective way to reduce your business’s carbon emissions, often without major capital expenditures. In addition to the environmental benefits, better performance from your equipment reduces wear and tear, saving you money on repairs.
Positive impact on your business
Cost reduction
Process optimization can also raise your productivity, and therefore profits.
Operation optimization
Improving production efficiency enhances your operations.
Employee satisfaction
Employees prefer working with newer and more efficient equipment.
Roadmap to equipment optimization
Resources
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Over 60 governmental active grants, tax credits and loan programs to support the environmental initiatives of Canadian businesses.
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Natural Resources Canada: Energy efficiency for industry
Find information on energy management standards and energy-saving investments for the industrial sector.
Natural Resources Canada: Directory of Energy Efficiency Programs for Industry
This directory contains programs of specific interest to Canadian Industry, such as awareness, training, rebates and financial incentives.