Textile Heating Electrification Tool
Developers: Ali Hasanbeigi, Cecilia Springer
This tool was developed with support from Patagonia, Cotopaxi, New Balance, REI, W.L. Gore, L.L. Bean, and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). We are grateful for their support and visionary leadership in demonstrating that both small and large brands can join in such a collaborative effort to drive the real decarbonization of the textile and apparel industry.
Download the tool in different languages from the following links:
Electrifying heating processes in textile manufacturing is a transformative step toward minimizing CO2 emissions.
Through OIA's Clean Heat CoLab, and with the support of leading apparel brands, we are excited to launch a new open-source industry tool developed by Global Efficiency Intelligence. This tool empowers textile decision-makers to explore the energy, emissions, and cost benefits of transitioning from fossil fuel-based heating to electric technologies, including industrial heat pumps, electric steam boilers, and electric thermal oil boilers.
About the Tool
The Textile Heating Electrification Tool is a downloadable Excel-based tool designed to analyze the feasibility of electric heating technologies in textile and apparel facilities. It provides actionable insights on:
Energy Savings and Emissions Reduction: Calculates potential energy savings and CO2 emissions reductions from replacing conventional heating technologies with electrified alternatives in a textile facility.
Economic Assessment: Evaluates energy costs per kilogram of fabric and estimates the levelized cost of heating (LCOH), accounting for capital, operating, energy, and carbon costs over the lifetime of technologies. It also calculates the payback period of technologies.
Key Features
Country-Specific Data: Includes default metrics for Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam, covering grid emissions factors, conventional fuel prices, and industrial electricity prices. Users can also input customized data for other countries.
Scenario Analysis: Explores the impacts of rapid electricity decarbonization and renewable energy, whether generated onsite or through offsite Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Implementation Guidance: Provides a step-by-step action plan for transitioning to electrified heating technologies
Databases of heat pump and electric boiler manufacturers in different countries.
Why Use This Tool?
We encourage textile and apparel companies to utilize this tool to develop company- and facility-level electrification strategies aligned with their operational goals and climate commitments. It facilitates meaningful discussions with suppliers, collaborative decision-making, and investments in clean heat technologies to meet climate and business goals.
For a full demonstration, watch the tool launch webinar demo video (link will be provided by February 5, 2025).
If you have questions about the tool, you find any issues in the tool, or you would like to discuss how it can be tailored to your specific needs, reach out to us at info@globalefficiencyintel.com.
Download the tool in different languages from the links above.
You can also download the one-page description of the tool in different languages from the following links:
If you are interested in information on the decarbonization of the global textile and apparel industry, check out our Textile Sustainability Hub.
If you are interested in learning more about OIA's Climate Action Corps, click on this link.
Note: You must enable macros in Excel for this tool to function properly.
How to Enable Macros in Excel on a Windows PC:
Open Excel: Start by opening Microsoft Excel and then open the document in which you want to enable macros.
Access the Trust Center: Click on the File tab in the ribbon, then select Options to open the Excel Options dialog box. From here, navigate to the Trust Center and click on the Trust Center Settings button.
Adjust Macro Settings: In the Trust Center, select Macro Settings from the menu on the left. Choose the desired setting to enable macros.
Save Changes: Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
Common Errors and Troubleshooting:
Macros Still Blocked: If macros do not run after changing settings, ensure that the file is not in a protected view. Go to the File tab, click on Info, and see if there is a button that says Enable Editing. Click it if present.
Security Warnings: If you receive security warnings when trying to run macros, ensure the macro is from a trusted source. You can manage trusted locations in the Trust Center under Trusted Locations.
How to Enable Macros in Excel on a Mac:
Open Excel: Open Microsoft Excel on your Mac and then the document where macros need to be enabled.
Access Excel Preferences: In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click on Excel, then select Preferences from the dropdown menu.
Go to Security & Privacy: Under the Personal Settings section in the Excel Preferences window, click on Security & Privacy.
Adjust Macro Settings: Under Macro Security, choose the appropriate setting for enabling macros.
Confirm Your Changes: Close the Preferences window to save your settings.
Common Errors and Troubleshooting:
Macros Not Running: If your macros aren't running, check if you need to update your version of Office to a newer one that supports the macros.
Permissions Issue: MacOS may require specific permissions to run macros, especially if they access other files or the internet. Check your Mac’s system preferences under Security & Privacy to ensure Excel is allowed the necessary permissions.