An efficient possibility to achieve an inrease in efficiency is the implementation of measures in the production integrated environmental protection sector. For small and medium-sized enterprises in Rhineland-Palatinate the option exists to carry out an efficiency anlaysis that is subsidized by the funding measure PIUS EffCheck of the regional authorities for environment, water management and commercial inspections (short LUWG).

With targeted inspections and subsequent micro- and macroanalyses an assessment can be conducted to identify possible economical and environmental optimization potentials. These potentials will be demonstrated by using methods of the production integrated environmental protection according to VDI guideline 4075. In many cases, the proposed investments pay off after 2-3 years. The subsidy will cover up to 70% of the consultancy fees or up to 4.500 €, respectively.