A 'Light' Guide to Energy Savings in Transport

This book is a practical guide for energy managers and auditors to find and deliver energy savings opportunities in transport operations, focusing on unladen vehicle weight as the biggest driver of energy consumption.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2023
Publisher: River Publishers

Transport is a rapidly growing energy consumer and emitter of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, making it a significant contributor to global climate change. In recent years, the transport sector has undergone significant transformations, with more changes occurring in the past five years than in the past fifty. This rapid change highlights the need for efficient and sustainable transport solutions.

Unladen vehicle weight is the primary factor influencing energy consumption in transport, making this guide aptly named the "light guide." However, it is important to note that transport is a complex and multifaceted domain, requiring a comprehensive approach to achieve energy and emissions reductions.

This practical guide, authored by the convener of EN16247-4:2014, the first European energy audit standard for transport, offers a pragmatic approach to delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions in transport operations. Drawing on the authors' 17 years of experience in persuading operators to deliver measured energy savings, the guide incorporates tools, tips, and shortcuts to assist energy managers and auditors in conducting effective transport energy audits. These audits identify opportunities, prompt action, measure savings, and ultimately foster repeat business.

By implementing the strategies and techniques outlined in this guide, transport professionals can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of sustainable transport practices. The guide provides a valuable resource for energy managers, auditors, and policymakers seeking to optimize transport operations and achieve a greener and more sustainable future.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788770227209