Tools and Publications
The Industrial Technologies Program offers a wide array of publications, videos, software, and other information products for improving energy efficiency in the glass industry. Most items are available on-line or may be obtained by contacting the EERE Information Center.
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Glass Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2004
Our 2004 Annual Report on the Glass Industry of the Future (PDF 1.1 MB) describes the current situation facing the industry, including challenges and opportunities. The report also provides information on the glass research portfolio, highlights and accomplishments from 2004, and how industry can get involved in Industrial Technologies Program activities.
Vision & Roadmap
The industry's vision (PDF 504 KB) document outlines broad goals for the future. The Glass Industry Technology Roadmap (PDF 4.9 MB) establishes the industry's R&D priorities.
Coatings on Glass Technology Roadmap Workshop Report
This workshop focused on technology needs for producing coated glass products.
DOE Guidebook on Commercialized Energy Efficiency and Supply Technologies for the Glass Manufacturing Industry
This document (PDF 5.2 MB) describes a variety of technologies that energy managers can use to make their plants more efficient and self-reliant.
Tools
Check out our tips and tools for spotting the biggest energy-saving opportunities in your plant today!
BestPractices
Check out the Cost Reduction Now Brochures that help you recognize low-cost and quick-payback energy-saving opportunities! The Industrial Technologies Program BestPractices web page also contains tools to improve your plant's energy efficiency, enhance its environmental performance, and increase its productivity. The Industrial Technologies Program can work with you to improve your systems plant wide:
- Motors (PDF 111 KB)
- Compressed Air (PDF 141 KB)
- Pumps (PDF 185 KB)
- Combined Heat and Power (PDF 193 KB)
- Process Heat (PDF 173 KB)
- Systems Management (PDF 119 KB)
- Industrial Assessments (PDF 103 KB)