Energy conservation – it’s unfair to evaluate GDP based on energy consumption metrics in this way

Enterprises with high energy consumption are gradually being phased out; this is the trend. It’s not either a matter of liking or disliking it. . . . . I suggest you close the door by yourselves.

GDP per unit of energy consumption is indeed not a scientific metric, as it is too affected by market fluctuations. However, without this unit, it becomes impossible to make comparisons; for example, using energy consumption per unit of output allows for comparisons only on a vertical basis, not on a horizontal one, and this is indeed a problem.

　The nitrogen fertilizer industry is inherently a high-energy-consuming sector; due to the sharp drop in urea prices this year, the selling price has fallen from 2,000 yuan per ton at the beginning of the year to 1,500 yuan currently. With the same output and energy consumption, the output value decreased significantly; upon calculation, the energy consumption per unit of output value as well as the energy consumption per 10,000 yuan of added value increased. The local **authority claims that our factory is affecting the achievement of the region’s energy-saving targets, and threatens to impose differential electricity prices and production restrictions on us – this is tantamount to killing the enterprise. 　　The IT industry is still more comfortable; it only requires a few people and computers, consumes a modest amount of electricity, yet generates high output. The ratio of output to energy consumption, as well as the energy consumption per 10,000 yuan in revenue, is very low – **the departments really like it. It would be better if all fertilizer companies closed down; it’s too unfair to use such metrics to assess GDP and energy consumption. I think there’s no need for you to rush on this matter either; the key is to consider the good and bad aspects of anything ； The pressure on businesses resulting from changes in fertilizer-related GDP, as reflected in your responses, shouldn’t be seen solely as a negative aspect; it also brings us motivation and opportunities – after all, adversity drives us to seek change! ! Why do we need to calculate fertilizers based on GDP? No matter how cheap fertilizers are, they are still meant for use by farmers (the poor) in their businesses ； Want to make a lot of money? It’s difficult ； Therefore, I suggest that you compare yourself based on the energy consumption per unit of product; as long as the energy consumption decreases, it’s acceptable, right? ； Nationwide industry-recognized measurement standards ； If it can’t come down, there’s nothing anyone can do; it’s the trend.

The poster should explain this from a professional perspective to the local authorities: first, the energy consumption per 10,000 yuan of output value should be calculated based on the comparable price of total industrial output; fluctuations in current market product prices should not have an impact； Secondly, the energy savings calculation in the nitrogen fertilizer industry is based on the comprehensive energy consumption of ammonia synthesis, rather than the energy consumption per 10,000 yuan of output value used as a evaluation indicator.

OP, for energy conservation efforts and calculating consumption, there must be specialized personnel in charge, right? There are several methods for calculating energy savings or energy consumption. The value of production you mentioned is one such method; it makes sense to use it when prices are high. But when prices are low, wouldn’t you use the unit energy consumption to make the calculations? Calculating unit energy consumption simply involves things like coal consumption and electricity consumption; water and fuel consumption can be adjusted slightly. Calculating the coal consumption conversion factor is a great way for you to work on your projects – why not make use of it properly? One is the **standard conversion factor**, and the other is the conversion factor calculated based on the calorific value of the heat generated by the enterprise in reality. These are all methods; as long as your enterprise makes a profit, it means it has energy-saving potential, so isn’t it simple to report those figures to **? Alas! There are even people who worry about this!

Some companies simply cannot reduce their energy consumption year after year no matter how hard they try, because they use energy as a raw material. Therefore, there must be something unreasonable. But in order to promote industrial upgrading and shift the mode of growth, **this is the only way to put pressure on enterprises**

**Departments need data and performance metrics; as a company, it is necessary to cooperate with these departments in order to achieve satisfactory results. But it must be remembered that **while departments may be driven by greed for recognition and profit, the company should exercise caution when submitting reports. Otherwise, if one becomes a model this year, things will get difficult next year... Hehe, we face a similar situation when it comes to energy conservation and emission reduction. As long as it complies with relevant policies, no matter what requirements the environmental protection agency sets for annual emission reductions, we keep those reductions within certain limits. Sometimes, when the authorities come to verify, we even have to intentionally increase emissions, otherwise, once we reach the minimum limit, what will we have left to reduce in the following year?