To motivate the industrial sector to take up energy conservation seriously, the government has from time to time introduced fiscal incentives such as cut on import duty for specific items. Effectively from 1983 certain tax benefits have been given to energy-saving devices and systems in the industrial sector such as cogeneration systems, power factor correcting devices, and specialized boilers and furnaces. The coal industry is both a source of energy and a consumer of energy. Energy can be conserved in both these areas. Coal reserves can be conserved through proper methods of exploration, improved recovery, and introduction of new mining technologies.
Hydrocarbons continue to be the major source of energy.
The conservation of this form of energy is essential as it will reduce environmental pollution. Boilers are used in various industrial units to convey heat for different process applications. Though boilers can be categorized into different types and have different efficiency levels, the motive of the industry should be to generate the required quantity and quality of steam at minimum cost. An optimum level of excess air level should be maintained. The method of return steam condensate to the boiler helps reduce fuel consumption, along with this method various other methods could be applied to minimize the loss of energy.