Energy efficiency, key to business competitiveness

Companies today face a scenario in which energy efficiency is no longer just a matter of sustainability, but a decisive factor for their competitiveness. Rising energy costs, European regulatory pressure, and the need to move towards more decarbonized models are forcing organizations to rethink how they consume energy and how they can reduce their environmental impact without compromising productivity. In this context, energy efficiency is emerging as a strategic tool: it allows for lower operating costs, improved production processes, and increased asset value, while also contributing to meeting climate commitments. European regulations are moving towards increasingly demanding standards, both for companies and buildings. A recent study by the international real estate consultancy JLL indicates that 44% of the office stock in Madrid and Barcelona is considered at risk of obsolescence, meaning that equipment is becoming outdated as a result of technological advancements. To avoid this, office assets in both areas need an investment of approximately €14.5 billion by 2030.

This need to accelerate sustainability improvements is also evident in the logistics and industrial park sector, not only to meet new legislative requirements but also to adapt real estate assets to climate change and even to access financing. According to data from the international real estate consulting and services company CBRE, 71% of European credit institutions no longer finance properties that lack a sustainable rating.

In this context, it is crucial to leverage agile instruments that incentivize investment in companies. One example is the Energy Saving Certificate (EAC) system, a mechanism that allows for the accreditation and monetization of energy savings achieved through efficiency measures. The system converts these measurable savings into revenue, facilitating decision-making and accelerating project profitability. For many sectors, such as industry, this tool represents an opportunity to transform investments into direct and recurring returns.

In the coming years, the combination of regulatory pressure, energy volatility, and ESG (environmental, sustainability, and governance) demands will make it essential for companies to have decarbonization plans, consumption monitoring systems, and projects that integrate high-performance technologies. Energy efficiency is no longer an add-on; it will become central to business strategy.

EFFIC: Comprehensive solutions to transform efficiency into competitiveness

At a time when energy efficiency will determine companies' ability to compete, adapt, and grow, EFFIC, a company specializing in energy retrofit projects, presents itself as the partner that connects the need to reduce emissions with the opportunity to improve processes, optimize costs, and enhance asset value. A roadmap that combines environmental impact, economic return, and a clear vision of the future of corporate energy.

Its comprehensive approach ranges from energy audits and decarbonization plans to the execution of energy retrofit and optimization projects, including real-time monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement.

The company has a turnkey service model that simplifies the process for the client: diagnosis, solution design, execution, monitoring, and securing financing. Furthermore, as an accredited delegated entity by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, EFFIC assists companies in processing and obtaining Energy Performance Certificates (CAEs), enabling them to transform the savings generated into additional revenue that improves the profitability of their investments.

The technologies it implements include high-efficiency HVAC systems, intelligent LED lighting, advanced thermal insulation, renewable energy integration, and energy management systems capable of continuously optimizing consumption. These solutions have proven to reduce heating and cooling consumption by up to 40% and lighting consumption by up to 70%, in addition to providing improvements in comfort and operational stability.

And EFFIC's commitment is not limited to technical implementation. Its team of experts provides personalized support to each company and acts as a single point of contact throughout the entire process, a factor especially valued by organizations seeking agility, certainty, and measurable results. With EFFIC, efficiency becomes an engine of business competitiveness.