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Building and Managing an Energy Team – with Durez

May 10, 2022

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In This Episode:

Join energy coach David Arkell and producer Lysandra Naom with guests Anyssa Rambali and Rob Hunt from Durez on an episode all about building and managing an energy team. This episode features why an energy team, benefits and challenges with an energy team, keeping an energy team running, and more. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program.

Highlights

Energy Team Origins: Rising energy prices and evolving market conditions prompted Durez to establish an energy team in 2013. The team aimed to improve efficiency and reduce costs through collaborative energy management.
Engagement Across Departments: Key personnel from maintenance, engineering, finance, and operations were selected to contribute their expertise, creating a team that combines technical, financial, and operational insights.
Challenges and Sustainability: Maintaining motivation and continuity has been essential. Quarterly meetings, ongoing training, and integrating energy discussions into daily operations have helped sustain the program.
Proactive Measures: The team implemented energy monitoring systems, such as the Energy Management Information System (EMIS), to track usage in real-time. This data-driven approach has facilitated proactive energy adjustments and sustained operational efficiency.
Continuous Improvement and Carbon Reduction: With a foundation in energy management, Durez’s team has begun exploring carbon reduction initiatives. They are now assessing emissions sources and exploring solutions to align with corporate sustainability goals.

Key Insights

Broad Team Involvement for Comprehensive Impact: Involving members from various departments ensures that different expertise and perspectives contribute to energy management, making the program resilient and dynamic.
Training and Knowledge Retention: Team members undergo regular training and skill-building, enabling them to adapt to new energy challenges and prevent knowledge loss, even amid staffing changes.
Importance of Tracking and Data Access: Tools like EMIS provide valuable data for tracking energy usage trends, allowing for timely adjustments. Open data access across the team promotes accountability and helps all departments align on goals.
Long-Term Commitment to Culture Change: Durez emphasizes that energy management is not a short-term project but an ongoing process. The integration of energy considerations into daily operations makes it part of the organization’s DNA.
Carbon Emissions as the Next Frontier: Building on their energy management practices, the team is now addressing carbon emissions, demonstrating the evolving nature of their sustainability strategy.

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