Implementation of energy efficiency projects by manufacturing companies in the Netherlands

Increasing energy efficiency in industry is crucial to reach the climate objectives in the European Union. Many policy instruments have been implemented to increase the speed of implementation of new efficient technology. But actual implementation is slow and even profitable technology is often not implemented. The Netherlands have a long history of energy efficiency policy in industry. Voluntary agreements have been implemented since 1990, among other instruments. The data gathered during these agreements offer a unique opportunity to analyse the way in which companies invest in energy effici... Mehr ...