Energy Assessments
DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) Save Energy Now energy assessments have been redesigned and improved. The new assessment process will focus on significantly increasing the implementation of identified savings opportunities - "MMBtus/year in the Ground" - while at the same time ensuring that there is significant cost/benefit for the Federal funds used for the assessments. The new assessments will provide greater value to industrial plants and better leverage the investment.
The enhanced Save Energy Now energy assessments will support two types of companies and plants - companies/plants who have made the Save Energy Now LEADER voluntary commitment to reduce their energy intensity by 25% over a 10-year time period, and companies/plants who have not made this commitment but who have a commitment to saving energy and improving productivity. Find out more about becoming a Save Energy Now LEADER.
To apply for an enhanced Save Energy Now energy assessment, please complete the Assessment Application Form and e-mail it to Karen L. McElhaney at mcelhaneykl@ornl.gov. Learn more about the application process.
Types of Assessments
The largest, most energy-intensive plants in the United States can apply to receive a 3-day system assessment from a DOE Energy Expert who will use DOE's software tools to analyze energy use and help find ways to improve efficiency.
Small- and medium-sized plants can apply to receive a 1-day assessment from one of DOE's university-based Industrial Assessment Centers.
Assessment Process
Review the Save Energy Now assessment process to learn how to prepare for, apply, and participate in an assessment; implement energy-savings recommendations; and communicate your success. Once you are ready to apply for a Save Energy Now assessment, you can complete the Assessment Application Form.
Results and Recognition
See a list of large plants that have participated in a Save Energy Now energy assessment and read available assessment reports. View current energy assessment results, including the number of assessments completed, cost, energy, and natural gas savings identified, and potential carbon dioxide emissions avoided. Learn how your company can be recognized for achieving significant energy savings after implementing recommendations from an assessment.
For additional information, contact the EERE Information Center online or by calling 1-877-337-3463.