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PotencializEE Elevates Sustainability Standards
Launched in 2021, the PotencializEE program, a pioneering initiative in São Paulo, was recognized in the “Energy Efficiency Atlas Brazil 2022” as one of the main driving forces of energy efficiency in the industrial sector. This program, focused on small and medium industries, has already attracted participation from over 1,100 companies in São Paulo. The publication, a collaboration of the Energy Research Company (EPE) with the International Energy Agency (IEA), analyzes the progress of energy efficiency in Brazil and highlights the significant impact of PotencializEE.
Investment in Efficiency and Sustainability
Coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and executed in partnership with SENAI-SP and GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), PotencializEE plans to mobilize around R$420 million in investments by 2025. This investment aims to save 7,267 GWh in energy consumption, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of the Federal District, and reduce CO₂ emissions by 1.1 million tonnes.
Industrial and Economic Transformation
The 2022 Atlas illustrates a rollercoaster scenario for the Brazilian industry, with fluctuations between 2001 and 2020. Despite these challenges, the industrial sector has made significant progress in energy efficiency, achieving a gain of 4.6% in efficiency since 2005. PotencializEE is seen as a vital force to continue this positive trend, promoting more efficient and sustainable production processes.
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Without a mansion, without high investment, and without a traditional classroom, a teacher living in a 22 m² house taught students to build a 9 m² studio apartment with the equivalent of R$10,000.
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Without her own home and pressured by rent, a 25-year-old bought a small 15-meter boat, gradually renovated the interior by herself, transformed the interior with paint, new flooring, a larger bathroom, and started living on the canals, paying much less per month.
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Long before sustainable construction became a trend, China built earthen fortresses with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and the capacity to house up to 800 people living in a community.
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He got tired of renting, bought an old school bus, removed the seats, modified the roof, reinforced everything with steel, and created a two-story mobile home that looks small on the outside but houses two bedrooms inside.
Impact and Reach of PotencializEE
The program aims to implement 425 energy efficiency projects and conduct over a thousand energy assessments in the next two years. This action seeks to educate more than five thousand industries on energy efficiency practices, resulting in an average savings of 34% in energy costs.
Success Stories and Benefits
Companies like Estamparia Salete and Produflex are already reaping the benefits of the program. Estamparia Salete, for instance, identified an opportunity to save R$ 1.7 million in energy and prevent the emission of 13,500 tonnes of CO₂. Meanwhile, Produflex expects to save R$ 450,639 annually with the implementation of PotencializEE’s recommendations.
Financial Accessibility and Technical Support
PotencializEE not only provides assessments and planning but also assists companies in obtaining financing to implement energy efficiency projects. With partners such as Desenvolve SP and BNDES, the program offers accessible credit and technical support, covering up to 80% of the necessary investments.
Steps in the PotencializEE Program
PotencializEE is structured in six main steps, beginning with online registration and culminating in project implementation. Each step is carefully planned to ensure that participating industries can effectively implement energy efficiency measures and reap long-term benefits.
PotencializEE is at the forefront of innovation in energy efficiency, transforming the way industries in São Paulo operate and contributing to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Source: PotencializEE.
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