AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BARRIERS TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHIN MEDIUM TO LARGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS OPERATING WITHININ THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL AREA

Authors

  • Resham Singh Department of Engineering and Technology Management University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Jorg Lalk Department of Engineering and Technology Management University of Pretoria, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/27-3-1658

Abstract

Preliminary investigations into the energy efficiency of manufacturing firms operating in South Africa have shown that no previous study of the barriers to energy efficiency has been conducted. This paper sets out to investigate whether there is an energy efficiency gap in medium to large manufacturing firms operating in the eThekwini municipal area. It goes on further to analyse the barriers to energy efficiency in such firms. These barriers are analysed by firm characteristics and across manufacturing sectors. The findings of this research indicate that more can be done to improve the energy efficiency profile within South African manufacturing subsectors. Policy-makers should take these findings into consideration when drafting new policy on energy efficiency. 

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Published

2016-11-11

How to Cite

Singh, R., & Lalk, J. (2016). AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BARRIERS TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHIN MEDIUM TO LARGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS OPERATING WITHININ THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL AREA. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 27(3), 287–302. https://doi.org/10.7166/27-3-1658

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Case Studies

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