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quality, modified production sched - ules, or staff turnover. These changing conditions could mean new opportu- nities to improve energy efficiency. Or they may offset previous gains. Therefore, energy audits should be conducted regularly or when major workflows change. Energy audit as part one An energy audit is a great first step on the path to net zero. It can identify “low-hanging fruit” that has a low-cost relative to its poten- tial savings. A proactive mine op- erator who implements ECMs from the audit is setting the mine up for success. The mine can both improve its bottom line and reduce its carbon footprint. As mines look five, 10 or 20 years into the future to achieve their net zero commitments, they must act now on financially viable ECMs. Management needs a sense of ur- gency—and this urgency is increas- ingly important. Pressure from con- sumers and governments is rising as
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Underground Electrical Distribution Panel.
they reward or penalize mining oper- ations based on carbon emissions. When mine owners can improve energy efficiency with quick paybacks and without disrupting production, both the mine and our environment
win. Much like at home when mom or dad said: “Close the door! Keep the warm air inside!” A version of this article first appeared on Stantec.com
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