Energy efficiency projects in Mexico

The road to energy efficiency in Mexico

Did you know that optimizing energy resources can help prevent the emission of 9.2 gigatonnes of CO₂ Towards 2050? This is supported by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Also, in an interview with Forbes Mexico, Alejandro Hinojosa, energy efficiency project manager at Veolia Mexico, comments that large corporations in the country currently have very demanding goals with the care of resources and with the emission of CO₂.

In that same interview, Alfredo Álvarez, EY's energy and digital solutions leader for North Latin America, affirms that the engine that is driving Mexico's objective towards the energy efficiency transition is economic savings And the environmental impact that this generates, so businessmen are seeking to comply with it.

Finally, Azucena Escobedo, a professor at the UNAM, mentions that the strategies to be applied start from identifying how and where energy is consumed (primary and secondary). In addition, to know how to assemble the energy matrix where the ideal focus of efforts is recognized in order to economically define the impact of this energy efficiency measure and if it is worth applying it.

Energy efficiency standards in Mexico

Energy efficiency is a growing concern around the world. And Mexico is no exception. In recent years, the country has implemented several rules and regulations to promote the efficient use of energy. These are some of the energy efficiency standards in Mexico:

• NOM-001-JAN-2014: This standard establishes the maximum limits for electrical energy consumption in buildings and homes. Specifically, it focuses on lighting, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• NOM-020-JAN-2011: This standard limits the heat gain of buildings for residential use through their envelope, in order to rationalize the use of energy in cooling systems.
• NOM-025-JAN-2013: This standard establishes the thermal efficiency requirements of household appliances for cooking food that use L.P. gas or natural gas. Limits, test methods and labeling.
• NOM-030-JAN-2012: This standard establishes the luminous efficacy requirements of integrated light-emitting diode (LED) lamps for general lighting.
• NOM-008-JAN-2016: This standard establishes energy efficiency requirements in newly built buildings and in existing buildings that undergo remodeling or modernization processes in Mexico.

What energy efficiency projects are there in Mexico?

In addition to the standards mentioned above, Mexico has several energy efficiency projects. Here are a few examples:

• National Program for the Sustainable Use of Energy (PRONASE): East programme its objective is to promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in the country. It focuses on sectors such as industrial, transport and residential.
• Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project: East undertaking seeks to replace conventional street lighting lamps with LED lamps. This not only reduces energy consumption, but also improves the quality of lighting.
• Energy Efficiency Project in E4 Buildings: East undertaking aims to improve the energy efficiency of private office buildings across the country. The objective was to evaluate energy efficiency in private buildings and bank branches in Mexico, and to recognize all those who are of excellence through a label, which will serve as a catalyst in the real estate market, for the reduction of operating costs and carbon footprint.
• Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (PEEI): East programme is focused on the industrial sector and seeks to promote energy efficiency in companies. It includes measures such as carrying out energy audits and implementing energy management systems.

Source: Government of Mexico

In conclusion, Mexico is taking significant steps to promote energy efficiency across the country. From implementing rules and regulations to carrying out specific projects, the country is working to reduce its energy consumption and improve its environmental sustainability.