Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book focuses on energy managers, engineers, supervisors, and managers working in the materials industry who want to reduce their energy usage. It explains both general energy management methods and those areas specific to the metals and materials industry. The book helps people to understand the steps of energy management understand the special case of energy management in the materials industry and obtain energy saving ideas. It talks about some energy management plans such as: commit, define and measure performance, analyze data and identify projects, do improvements and control and evaluate progress. Energy efficiency makes operations competitive and economically sustainable. Sustainability goals for the company should include energy management. Showing improved energy efficiency improves relationships with neighbors, municipalities, and shareholders and builds a history of environmental stewardship.