Indian managers more concious of energy efficiency than those in the West: Johnson Controls survey

09 June 2009

A survey by Johnson Controls, a global provider of sustainable energy and building related products, reveals rising awareness among business leaders for energy efficient solutions and how these can reduce operating costs.

The Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey was conducted among professionals engaged in energy management and revealed a high degree of awareness about energy management and efficiency.

Key results

Highlights:

• 47% of respondents paid more attention to energy efficiency compared to last year
  
• 94% felt energy management was extremely / very important 
  
• 62% reported increase in expenditure for energy efficiency 
  
• 72% felt operating budgets could do more towards energy efficiency 
  
• Over 92% gave priority to energy efficiency for new constructions and renovations 
  
• 17% were looking for green building certifications for new constructions only 
  
• 14% considered using solar energy 
  
• 22% were interested in solar thermal technology for new constructions 
  
• 21% of companies have a publicly stated carbon reduction goal in India (North America: 12%)
  
• 37% expected legislation for energy efficiency and/or carbon reduction in the next 2 years 
  
• 18% felt government incentives could help them make energy efficiency decisions 
  
• Energy monitoring frequency: daily (40%), weekly (10%)

''The findings highlight the fact that business leaders are becoming increasingly aware of the need for energy efficiency and the potential impact this can have on reducing operating costs," said Pramoda Karkal, vice president and managing director, building efficiency, Johnson Controls, India. 

Karkal added, "The reduction of green house gas emissions is an advantage that the leaders seek in this world of growing awareness of sustainability issues.''