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Channel Tunnel operator GetLink joins other firms in pledging to save energy
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PARIS (Reuters) – Getlink, the company which runs the Channel Tunnel, pledged on Friday measures to cut down on its use of energy, becoming the latest blue-chip French company to join in on the French government’s plans to save energy amid rising inflation.
PARIS (Reuters) – Getlink, the company which runs the Channel Tunnel, pledged on Friday measures to cut down on its use of energy, becoming the latest blue-chip French company to join in on the French government’s plans to save energy amid rising inflation.
Getlink said its plans entailed the reduction of heating instructions in buildings, the continued development of eco-driving, and that these various steps would generate up to 9% additional savings by 2024 on auxiliary consumption – namely up to 5 GWh.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
Energy savings refer to the reduction of energy consumption through more efficient usage or technology, which can lead to lower utility bills and a reduced environmental impact.
Eco-driving is a set of driving techniques aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, often by optimizing speed and minimizing unnecessary acceleration.
Auxiliary consumption refers to the additional energy used by systems that support the main operations, such as heating, lighting, and other non-essential services in buildings.
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