Prospects of energy efficiency in the Slovenian industry

Panel: 3. Matching policies and drivers: Policies and Directives to drive industrial efficiency

This is a peer-reviewed paper.

Authors:
Fouad Al-Mansour, Josef Stefan Institute, Energy Efficiency Centre, Slovenia
Matjaž Česen, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Matevž Pušnik, Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Abstract

Strategic objectives of energy policy in the EU and Slovenia are to increase energy efficiency, utilization of renewable energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Energy efficiency measures and utilization of renewable energy sources have been consistently incorporated into all energy strategic documents in Slovenia. Energy consumption in industry represents about one third of final energy consumed in Slovenia. The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2008–2016 for Slovenia defines different energy efficiency measures in industry. The expected energy savings in industry are 1376 GWh by 2016. Energy efficiency measures in industry according to the EU Directive 2006/32/EC on energy end-use efficiency and energy services include measures for more efficient use of electricity (high-efficient electrical motors, lighting…), energy management systems, increasing the scope of environmentally friendly energy production from renewable energy sources and CHP systems and other measures. The intensive improvement of energy efficiency is a goal of the New National Energy Program for the period until 2030. The proposed energy efficiency measures in industry include measures in the manufacture of steel, paper and other processes, increasing efficiency of boilers and combined heat and power. The expected energy savings in non-ETS industry are estimated to 3149 GWh by 2030.

The paper gives an overview of the state and prospects of energy efficiency in industry not included in emission trading schemes (non ETS) and also evaluate the expected energy savings in industry included in emission trading schemes for the period to 2030. The expected energy savings in ETS industry are estimated to 5151 GWh by 2030.

The expected energy savings in ETS industry are higher than in non-ETS. To achieve expected energy savings require intensive implementation of all proposed measures.