ABSTRACT
This entry details energy usage and savings in industry are areas of interest, particularly for large energy users. This interest becomes more important when the associated costs of energy rise at values larger than expected, making it a concern for all size and types of facilities. Therefore, the goal becomes to reduce energy costs while keeping or improving the quality of the manufactured goods, which is not an easy task.In this entry, we discuss the energy–environment relationship from a global (worldwide) and local perspective in terms of its importance in the development of countries and personal welfare. As we move toward the local influence, we discuss these effects through a case study by reviewing the current energy usage patterns of a number of Florida citrus juice facilities.
