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Energy efficiency in production
A significant increase in energy efficiency is a prerequisite for the success of the energy transition in Germany. The results of an evaluation of the KfW Energy Efficiency Program for Production Plants/Processes for 2015 and 2016 carried out by Prognos show that the program makes an important contribution to achieving the national energy savings targets. Between 2015 and 2016, KfW supported around 700 energy efficiency projects in commercial enterprises. The financed projects lead to an annual final energy saving of 1,110 GWh, of which 130 GWh/a through funded projects abroad. The companies benefit from annual energy cost savings of EUR 131 million.
Industrial production requires a quarter of all energy
According to Dr. Jörg Zeuner, Chief Economist at KfW Bankengruppe, industrial production processes account for around a quarter of Germany's total final energy consumption. "The funded projects show that there are still numerous ways to increase energy efficiency in industry. The KfW Energy Efficiency Program supports companies in leveraging their energy-saving potential and at the same time strengthens Germany's international competitiveness."
At around 94%, machinery, systems and process technology accounted for the largest share of investments funded under the KfW Energy Efficiency Program. Combined heat and power plants followed in second place with a share of 4 percent. The KfW program also has a positive impact on employment in Germany: around 19,000 jobs were secured or created in Germany for one year as a result of the investments financed in 2015 and 2016. With the energy efficiency program, KfW supports commercial enterprises in implementing energy efficiency measures with low-interest loans. am
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