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Oceania Dairy Energy Management Programme

Oceania Dairy

Energy Management Programme

$310,000 Annual Savings in 3 Years of Partnership

Problem

As with many manufacturing companies Oceania Dairy was looking at ways to improve margins without compromising on standards and also improving their environmental impact.

Solution

DETA facilitated regular energy management discussions, provided energy audits to identify new opportunities, and prepared feasibility studies to develop opportunities to business case level.

Outcome

DETA managed Oceania Dairy’s energy programme for 3 years, and reduced operating costs in this time by almost $310,000.

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