Energy costs scrutinised

INDUSTRY

Published: 21 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Business

Business operators can cut their energy costs more successfully by improving their energy efficiency than by calling for government help, say energy service companies (Escos).

Arthit Vechakij, the managing director of Excellent Energy International Co, Thailand's first Esco, said energy expenses at some factories run much higher than labour costs.

"In my experience, some factories can cut costs by 10-30% by reducing energy expenses," he said, adding that businesses should therefore not waste their time asking for assistance.

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The factories are but one entity. I live next door to the newest, largest mall in Pattaya, am there frequently and can feel the air conditioning at least 50 feet before reaching the often wide open doors. The doors have automatic catches holding them open and some just "stick" open. The mall operators could remedy this or assign one of their employees, who pass the doors frequently , to close them.
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