Energy is an important cost factor for industry, especially for energy-intensive sectors such as papermaking. Faced with rising energy costs and increasingly strict environmental regulations, the paper industry has to find ways to reduce energy consumption – thus lowering costs while meeting standards. Improving energy efficiency is the magic formula, and the Italian company Cartiere del Garda S.p.A. has done just that. In cooperation with Alto Garda Power Srl, the paper mill has greatly reduced energy costs and its environmental impact thanks to a new cogeneration plant.