Tool Kit 5: Energy Efficiency

This tool kit presents practical approaches for improving energy efficiency in small-scale processing enterprises by focusing on monitoring, managing, and reducing energy use. It emphasises tracking processing batches alongside specific energy costs and separating enterprise energy consumption from household usage to better understand demand patterns. The document outlines operational practices such as reducing standby power, using energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and maintaining equipment including refrigeration and heating or cooling systems. It also addresses aligning energy use with processing needs to avoid inefficiencies. In addition, it highlights the role of renewable energy sources as affordable and environmentally sustainable options for supporting processing activities.