In December 2013, Center for Climate Change started with implementation of the new project Improving Energy Management at Macedonian Industry”.
The project is implemented by Center for Climate Change-Skopje, supported by Energy Agency of Republic of Macedonia, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Skopje and Economic Chamber of Commerce under technical supervision of Norwegian company Norsk Energi.
The project is going to provide technical support for introducing of better energy management practices at Macedonian food processing industry and will assist at implementation of the energy management standard ISO 50001:2011 at several companies.
Realization of the project will result in improving energy performances at Macedonian industry, enhancing their capacities in order reducing energy consumption and easier identification of energy saving measures.
Introducing better management practices on long term will result at reducing the production expenses and increased competitiveness of Macedonian companies at domestic and foreign markets. On the other side improved practices are going to reduce emission of greenhouse gasses, contributing for better compliance with European legislation and improving the quality of life in the country.
Apart from the industry the project envisage involving young engineers and students from technical universities on activities related to training and introduction of energy management practices, which will build their capacities and will motivate them for providing similar services in the future.