Introduction to the Book—Energy Footprint and Sustainability: Case Studies

Energy is one of the main elements under the umbrella of sustainability. Assessment of the energy and reduction of energy is an inevitable part of the sustainability activity in any industrial sector. Energy footprint quantifies the impact of human energy activities by tracking the total energy use of a product, process, organization, or even a service. As we are experiencing ever-increasing evidence of global warming caused by burning various fossil fuels, there is an overarching interest from various industrial players and any energy user about energy footprint or energy sustainability are shifting towards environmental dimensions of energy conservation, such as improving the energy efficiency and switching to renewable energy options.