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Step 1 in measuring the value of energy
efficiency for our economy is to look at the
ratio of
energy use to GDP. On a
broad scale, that demonstrates how efficient
a nation or state is.
The U.S. is better than some countries but
still uses twice the energy per unit of GDP
as do Europe or Japan. Therefore, we have
some work to do to gain competitiveness with
these countries.
On the other hand, the new
2010 California Innovation Index
produced by
Next 10 has some encouraging
information.
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For every dollar of GDP generated in
2008, the state's economy requires 32
percent less carbon than it did in 1990,
saving California residents money and
giving California businesses the
competitive edge.
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Overall GDP produced per unit of energy
continues to be 68% higher than the rest
of the nation and has been rising at a
faster rate at least since the 1990s,
freeing up billions of dollars to
produce goods and services that would
otherwise have been spent on energy.
As an example, California's manufacturers
in 2007 generated nearly $44 of Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) for every dollar
spent on electricity --
$13 more than the rest of the nation.
That's all good news but how can
individual companies dig out
more profits now held hostage by energy use
that could be more efficient? Who will
deliver the tools needed that allow for the
precise measurement of energy usage in each
part of a business?
Belmont
Chamber of Commerce member
Oracle has unveiled a new Environmental
Sustainability Management offering for
manufacturers and commercial facilities and
we believe this kind of information tool can
make a huge difference for California
businesses.
Products like this also highlight
the potential for more innovative exports of
California born information technology.
The
Oracle Manufacturing Operations Center,
and with it
Sustainability Sensor Data Management,
seamlessly integrates into existing Oracle
and non-Oracle process control systems,
smart meters and building management
systems, delivering comprehensive visibility
and analysis. Oracle Manufacturing
Operations Center can be implemented as a
standalone solution or as part of the Oracle
E-Business Suite.
Sustainability Sensor Data Management
Solution
Helps Organizations "Go Green"
Oracle's new
Sustainability Sensor Data Management
capabilities build on Oracle Manufacturing
Operations Center, automating the process of
collection of sensor based data related to
energy, water, air, gas and
other similar factors, then aggregating and
analyzing that data throughout the
enterprise. The solution also supports the
collection of non-sensor based data so that
a comprehensive picture can be assembled
regardless of the extent of sensor
automation. These capabilities enables
organizations to:
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Ensure regulatory compliance:
Collection of sustainability and energy
usage data facilitates greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reporting and Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) reporting for both
mandatory and voluntary programs.
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions:
A holistic view of sustainability metrics
helps businesses identify areas for
improvement.
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Reduce costs:
Energy-aware KPIs and dashboards present
businesses with the opportunity to reduce
energy consumption, resulting in lower
energy bills and environmental impact.
To join the Belmont
Chamber of Commerce, click
HERE! To other California chambers:
Please let us know about your Clean Energy
successes and Green Members so we can
publish your story in the C of C GreenSheet!
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