Why Context Matters in Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Framework for Electric Motor Systems

Accordini, D; Cagno, E; Trianni, A

Why Context Matters in Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Framework for Electric Motor Systems

Accordini, D Cagno, E Trianni, A

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dc.contributor.author	Accordini, D
dc.contributor.author	Cagno, E
dc.contributor.author	Trianni, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1699-7787
dc.date.accessioned	2025-08-11T04:06:02Z
dc.date.available	2025-08-11T04:06:02Z
dc.identifier.citation	BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
dc.identifier.issn	0964-4733
dc.identifier.issn	1099-0836
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/189365
dc.description.abstract	ABSTRACT Energy efficiency is one of the most effective means for achieving sustainability goals, yet its adoption, particularly in electric motor systems, remains limited. Insights into the dynamics between contextual elements and efficiency measures can lead to more informed decision‐making. This paper presents a framework to explore the role of context in adopting these measures from the perspective of industrial decision‐makers, considering both broader business settings and specific applications. The framework is validated through a comprehensive literature review and empirical investigation using semistructured interviews with experts in electric motor systems. The investigation indicates that context impacts both the characterization of an efficiency measure and its effects on company resources and operations. Crucial contextual characteristics, such as company size and process centrality, emerged as key factors in adopting energy efficiency measures in electric motor systems.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	WILEY
dc.relation.ispartof	BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1002/bse.70050
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	0502 Environmental Science and Management, 1501 Accounting, Auditing and Accountability, 1503 Business and Management
dc.subject.classification	Business & Management
dc.subject.classification	3501 Accounting, auditing and accountability
dc.subject.classification	3502 Banking, finance and investment
dc.subject.classification	3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
dc.title	Why Context Matters in Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Framework for Electric Motor Systems
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.for	0502 Environmental Science and Management
utslib.for	1501 Accounting, Auditing and Accountability
utslib.for	1503 Business and Management
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)
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dc.date.updated	2025-08-11T04:06:01Z
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ABSTRACT Energy efficiency is one of the most effective means for achieving sustainability goals, yet its adoption, particularly in electric motor systems, remains limited. Insights into the dynamics between contextual elements and efficiency measures can lead to more informed decision‐making. This paper presents a framework to explore the role of context in adopting these measures from the perspective of industrial decision‐makers, considering both broader business settings and specific applications. The framework is validated through a comprehensive literature review and empirical investigation using semistructured interviews with experts in electric motor systems. The investigation indicates that context impacts both the characterization of an efficiency measure and its effects on company resources and operations. Crucial contextual characteristics, such as company size and process centrality, emerged as key factors in adopting energy efficiency measures in electric motor systems.

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