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The Impact of Energy Management Control Systems on Energy Efficiency in the German Manufacturing Industry

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  • Mike Schulze
  • Sven Heidenreich
  • Patrick Spieth

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Although previous studies point to much (untapped) potential for energy efficiency enhancement in industry, empirical research that adapts findings of environmental control to the context of energy management remains widely neglected. Specifically, previous environmental research suggests that the implementation of energy management control systems (EnMCS) could be an effective lever for companies to enhance their production systems and operations toward energy efficiency. Yet, empirical evidence for this theoretical proposition is rather missing; thus, debate continues regarding whether the high investments to set up a comprehensive EnMCS pay off in the long run. Based on a sample of 236 German manufacturing companies, this study combines primary data that capture the configuration of EnMCS with secondary data that were used to calculate energy efficiency. The results provide evidence that the extent of EnMCS implementation positively relates to firms’ energy efficiency. Findings from additional moderation analysis suggest that companies might enhance the relationship of EnMCS and energy efficiency performance by establishing a full‐time energy manager or by using external energy consulting support.

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  • Mike Schulze & Sven Heidenreich & Patrick Spieth, 2018. "The Impact of Energy Management Control Systems on Energy Efficiency in the German Manufacturing Industry," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 22(4), pages 813-826, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:inecol:v:22:y:2018:i:4:p:813-826
    DOI: 10.1111/jiec.12625
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    1. Junming Zhu, 2020. "Suggested use? On evidence‐based decision‐making in industrial ecology and beyond," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 24(5), pages 943-950, October.
    2. Fredrik von Malmborg & Peter A. Strachan, 2023. "Advocacy Coalitions and Paths to Policy Change for Promoting Energy Efficiency in European Industry," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-21, April.
    3. Juraj Šebo & Jasna Prester & Miriam Šebová, 2023. "The Role of Environmental Management Systems and Energy Management Systems in the Adoption of Energy Recuperation Technologies in Central European Manufacturing Companies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-18, December.

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