The biggest obstacle to energy conservation is---------------the system
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Newspapers and TVs talk about \"energy conservation\" and \"reducing consumption\" every day. The same is true for the sub-conferences of the conference. **The energy consumption per unit of GDP seems to have actually decreased a bit last year. But as a frontline employee in a large state-owned enterprise, my impression is that there hasn’t been much change in our factory over the past few years. Absolute extensive management: water flowing continuously, steam heads everywhere. The condensate oil is discharged directly into the wastewater. There are even more unreasonable aspects in the process. To be honest, I felt sad after watching it. But it seems like no one can do anything about it. Because meetings are held again at the higher levels, and there is verbal emphasis on it, but ultimately, saving energy still depends on the frontline operators. The problem now is that it is the frontline staff who are the least motivated. For example, with condensed oil, it’s so much easier to pour it into the drain – why bother putting it in a tank and then carrying it away? It’s so exhausting; no one gives me more money or says kind things to me. Is it worth it? Can energy be saved by making some improvements here? That’s the leader’s concern; what does it have to do with me? But since leaders do not have direct contact with production, what good ideas can they have for saving energy? As for energy conservation. If you really want immediate results. I think it’s necessary to fully motivate the frontline operators. For example, accurately calibrating the device. On this basis, if the operations are carried out properly or technical improvements are implemented, the energy saved is rewarded to the responsible personnel in a certain proportion. Only when the grassroots have enthusiasm can they truly regard the factory as their home. Be conscious of saving. Energy-saving spaces are truly extremely large! A lot of China’s wealth has been wasted by us ourselves.
After reading some posts on the forum, analyzing and comparing them carefully, as well as doing some calculations, I felt a bit sad. In large state-owned enterprises, there is so much overt waste; such “deep-level” measures are simply out of reach.
:) For example, in power plants, the managers want to burn more coal in order to get more bribes! ! ! !
It’s not just a matter of institutional issues; there’s also the issue of awareness regarding energy conservation. At my previous workplace, the efficiency was excellent – products would be taken away in containers even before they were stored in the warehouse. At that time, the steam condensate generated in the workshop was never recycled, and when the steam traps broke down, it took a long time before someone came to fix them. Competition is fierce these days, and advantages no longer exist; companies still hold the same old mindset and continue to neglect energy conservation. As a technical staff member, I’ve brought this up to the boss several times, but it seems like he’s not interested in it. A few months later, I left the company.
In fact, the system is only a relatively superficial issue; what’s deeper is the problem reflected in people’s thinking! The leadership of most enterprises and organizations considers issues from a profit perspective; they are certainly motivated to save energy as long as such efforts yield returns and benefits ； But how many corporate leaders would be willing to do this if it merely involves investment in emission reduction without any tangible results?
Exploring this issue in greater depth is too complicated; it’s a matter of perspective, with different people having different views.
Alas, why are state-owned enterprises all the same? State-owned enterprises lack market competitiveness
The biggest obstacle to energy conservation is the unreasonable cost associated with energy consumption at present. Energy is a valuable resource, and industrial enterprises consume a large amount of it; however, if these enterprises have to pay high costs, they will suffer losses that make survival impossible in the current market conditions. Moreover, the marketing of new energy-saving technologies and products is hampered by high prices, unstable performance, or even exaggerated claims, which prevents companies from investing in them a second time. An effective approach is to **establish effective incentive mechanisms for new energy-saving technologies and products, so that companies that adopt them can truly reap benefits.**
There are many factors: corporate management is rather rough, and the technology is not sophisticated enough, among others
For example, with condensed oil, it’s so much easier to pour it into the drain – why bother putting it in a tank and then carrying it away? It’s so exhausting; no one gives me more money or says kind things to me. Is it worth it? I disagree with this; direct discharge harms the environment. Also, it seems like the original poster is very resentful and doesn’t do much; many of the things you mentioned can be solved easily. Stop blaming others and focus on doing your own tasks well first.
And a conscience.............
I’m also working on energy conservation efforts. It seems that the people on the ground are very resistant to this, as saving energy requires changing the current ways of working; they’re used to the status quo, and they won’t be able to adapt if changes are made. Leadership must make the decision. And it truly mobilizes the public, encouraging and rewarding energy-saving ideas.
Relatively speaking, private enterprises are definitely better in this regard than state-owned enterprises. In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, private enterprises generally place great emphasis on energy conservation and take corresponding measures. In daily production, when the management notices any energy waste, they hold the responsible parties accountable, and the systems in place are relatively thorough. As for some state-owned enterprises in the north, they are in such a poor state that it’s difficult to turn things around; even if their leaders want to take action, they may not know where to start. This is indeed also a fact. More possibilities lie in the human mind. In too many state-owned enterprises, employees adopt a casual attitude towards their work, including many frontline managers. Rome wasn’t built in a day. State-owned enterprises are also changing under pressure, though at a pace that is not satisfactory.
Reading the original poster’s post reminds me of something Lang Xianping said; he said that employees in Europe and the United States consider their job to be fulfilling their duties and doing their work well. And most employees in China think that work is supposed to be done poorly. Bonuses in Chinese companies indirectly \"encourage\" employees to perform poorly. The establishment of a modern corporate system also involves human factors. It is worth considering why some private enterprises are managed better than state-owned enterprises.
Saving energy and reducing consumption cannot be achieved solely through systems! The knowledge level and professional expertise of senior managers determine the extent and efforts invested in energy conservation and consumption reduction within the departments or companies they manage ； The frontline operators are the individuals who carry out the work in practice, and their ability and motivation depend on material and spiritual rewards! ——Saving energy and reducing consumption comes at a cost! When costs exceed output, no company or individual will do it! Therefore, **environmental protection should be officially put on the agenda, with a veto power regarding environmental considerations in all work-related decisions!**
Leaders also want to save energy, but they are more concerned about the immediate costs. Immediate interests come first above everything else!
**It advocates for energy conservation and emission reduction, taking into account the interests of the entire **. Enterprises seek profits; what they consider is the interests of the entire enterprise (or, in other words, those of the entrepreneur). When **only institutional requirements are imposed without economic compensation, companies lack motivation. When employees do things, they first think of themselves. Therefore, to achieve effective energy conservation and emission reduction, it is necessary to link everyone’s interests together. The assessment mechanism needs to be improved; there should be a distinction between those who have done something and those who have not.
Let’s start with me; let’s gather small streams to form a vast ocean.
Energy conservation is mainly a matter of changing attitudes
It’s still a matter of the system; concepts and ideologies are, in the end, also issues related to the system