Results

• One set of tools for SME companies has been developed to facilitate their work with energy plans and action plans for increased energy efficiency or transition to use of renewable energy. An education method has been developed, and adjusted to several groups of SME; manufacturing companies, industrial workshops, agricultural enterprises, real estate companies, groceries, supermarkets and automotive retailers. The first evaluation shows that 97,8 percent of the participants are content with the education and the education gets 4,8 points at a six grade scale.
• 86 companies have gained new knowledge and awareness in the field of energy and environment. The tools have also been introduced to these companies. The objective, to reach 100 companies, is very likely to be reached or exceeded during the programme.
• Platforms for discussion of energy issues has been created for the nine education groups (86 companies), creating contact between the persons in charge of energy issues at companies in the same branch.
• 50 companies have gained knowledge of their own energy situation through individual site visits and by creating energy plans.
• The evaluation for the first group of companies shows that at most of the companies there is an increase in the interest in energy issues. Many of the companies have planned energy efficiency measures. Estimations from the companies show a potential for energy savings at between 15 and 50 percent.

In addition to these results, the energy savings are also giving cost reductions at the companies, the emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particular matter is decreasing with reduced energy use.