Google Launches Energy Assessment Tool to Help Manufacturers Cut Costs and Carbon

Google has unveiled a new Energy Assessment tool designed to help plant and sustainability managers at manufacturing companies identify energy efficiency opportunities and drive cost and emissions reductions across their operations.

The platform aims to tackle long-standing challenges in energy efficiency, including the high cost of consultants, limited in-house expertise, and difficulty securing capital for efficiency projects.

"We know energy efficiency should be one of the easiest wins for cutting energy use and costs across the supply chain," said Vrushali Gaud, Google’s Global Director for Strategy & Operations for Net Zero, Water, and Circularity. "But for many manufacturers, the reality is different -limited in-house expertise, stretched teams, and not enough time to evaluate options. We saw the problem. So we built the solution."

How the Tool Works

The platform provides customized recommendations across more than 20 energy systems, including air compressors, boilers, chillers, and lighting. Users can evaluate projects with the highest potential for cost and carbon savings, such as equipment upgrades, operational adjustments, and solar installations.

The tool also allows managers to:

• Compare multiple facilities to prioritize investments for maximum impact
• Collaborate with teams and upstream suppliers
• Make data-driven decisions to accelerate energy efficiency initiatives

"The journey to a more sustainable future is a shared one," said Mischa Weiss-Lijn, Group Product Manager at Google, and Alan Deng, Supplier Engagement Manager. "By equipping our partners with the right resources, we can accelerate progress, reduce costs, and build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain for everyone."

The platform was funded by Google, developed and is operated by Together Creative, with the calculation methodology and input datasets provided by Jacobs and Anew Consulting.

With manufacturing accounting for a significant share of global energy consumption, Google says the tool is designed to make energy efficiency more accessible, actionable, and scalable, helping companies achieve both financial and sustainability goals.