Some ways to get started 1. Re-alignment of power distribution on production floor. 2. Identify stagnant and straight loads ands shift those on Solar or wind. 3. Prioritise production loads. 4. Bring more flexibility in electrical distribution. 5. Focusing on above points not only enhance production goals but will train teams also. 6. Focus on sustainability and production process flows during implementing above points. This task takes quite a time and effort of concerned department and cross functional teams.

Integrating sustainability goals with energy needs should be at the heart of your company's vision, ensuring that you prioritize options that meet both criteria. Your focus should be on maximizing financial savings or generating additional revenue, while also mitigating risks and protecting the environment. When faced with multiple alternatives that score equally, it's valuable to engage your team in an open discussion. By collaboratively evaluating each option across different areas, you can make more informed decisions and achieve better prioritization. This approach not only enhances decision-making but also fosters a shared commitment to the company’s sustainability and energy goals.

1- Conduct an Energy Audit 2. Set Clear Sustainability Goals 3. Invest in Energy-Efficient Technologies 4. Optimize Operational Processes 5. Engage and Educate Employees 6. Regular Review and Adaptation 7. Balance Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Balance immediate, low-cost energy-saving measures with long-term investments in sustainability. Quick wins can build momentum, while long-term projects, such as facility upgrades or renewable energy adoption, are crucial for achieving significant sustainability milestones. In summary, balancing sustainability goals with energy demand requires a strategic approach that prioritizes initiatives based on their impact, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with broader corporate objectives.

Incorporating programs that pay your facility to use a little bit less energy when the grid is stressed (Demand Response) is an amazing way to balance sustainability and energy demands. The reason why is you receive insurance against grid outages and help prevent blackouts from occurring. How do you have insurance against blackouts? A curtailment service provider ex. CPower, gives you advance warning that a blackout is going to occur so you can activate your curtailment plan. This is a plan that is created through an energy audit to see which loads are nonessential. Once you have an executable plan to use less energy and actually undergo that plan, it is more sustainable to use less energy than it is to produce energy via renewables.