According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, the domestic baking industry consumes an estimated $800 million worth of purchased fuels and electricity per year, as noted in its guide, “Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the Baking Industry” (Nov. 2016 update, available on www.energystar.gov). Well-run bakeries can reduce their annual energy expenditure by up to 10 percent while simultaneously cutting expenditures related to mitigating emissions and waste. That can translate into significant capital savings.
Implementing increased automation and adopting data collection and analysis systems likewise hold great potential for streamlining operations and bolstering the bottom line.