Plant-Wide Systems
Improving the energy efficiency of plant-wide systems can lead to significant savings. Use the software tools, training, and publications listed below to improve performance and save energy.
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Tools
Tools to Manage Energy
Tools to Profile Your Energy Use
Tools Track Projects and Progress
Scorecards and Simple Calculators
- Industrial Facilities Scorecard
- Daylighting Tool
- Solar Power Assessment Tools
- Mechanical Insulation Assessment and Design Calculators
- Process Cooling and Refrigeration Scorecard
- CO2 Equivalent Emissions Calculator
Training
- Energy Management and Financing webcasts
- Mechanical Insulation Training
- Mechanical Insulation Education and Awareness E-Learning Series (online)
- Steam Tool Suite Training: 3E Plus© Insulation Tool (online)
- Training Calendar
- Events Calendar
Assessments
- Qualified Specialists and Energy Experts
- Energy Assessments
- Recommendations from Completed Assessments
- System Assessment Standards
Case Studies
- Alcoa: C-Suite Participation in Energy Efficiency Increases Accountability and Staff Engagement Throughout the Organization, Mar. 2011
- Chrome Deposit Corporation Success Story, Feb. 2011
- Cook Composites and Polymers Company Achieves Superior Energy Performance Gold Certification, June 2011
- Eck Industries, Inc. Realizes Savings Through Smarter Lighting Solutions, Jan. 2011
- Flambeau River Papers Makes a Comeback With a Revised Energy Strategy, March 2010
- Freescale Semiconductor Successfully Implements an Energy Management System, June 2011
- Harbec Plastics: Project Profile for 750kW CHP Application
- Ingersoll Rand Discovers Hidden Savings with a Three-Tiered Energy Audit Model, Oct. 2010
- Lucasfilm: DOE Assessment Evaluates Energy Performance of Film and Entertainment Company Data Center, Oct. 2008
- Mid-South Metallurgical Makes Electrical and Natural Gas System Upgrades to Reduce Energy Use and Achieve Cost Savings, July 2011
- Nissan Showcases the Results of an Energy-Wise Corporate Culture, June 2010
- Owens Corning and Silicon Valley Power Partner to Make Energy Savings a Reality, March 2009
- Shaw Industries: Save Energy Now Assessment Helps Expand Energy Management Program at Shaw Industries, July 2008
- Solutia: Utilizing Sub-Metering to Drive Energy Project Approvals Through Data, July 2011
- Verizon: OE Assessment Identifies 30% Energy Savings for Broadband and Wireless Communication Company, Dec. 2008
- Volvo Trucks Achieves Lofty Energy and Carbon Goals, Mar. 2011
Tip Sheets
- Save (More) Energy Now with Intelligent Industrial Buildings, June 2009
- Common Industrial Lighting Upgrade Technologies, 2010
Technical Publications
- LED Frequently Asked Questions, May 2011
- LED Outdoor Area Lighting, June 2008
- LED Performance Specification Series: T8 Replacement Lamps, April 2010
- Demonstration Assessment of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Freezer Case Lighting, October 2009
- 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization, January 2012
- Building America Special Research Project: High-R Walls Case Study Analysis, revised June 2011
Related System Areas
Consider improving the energy performance of the various systems used at industrial facilities.
- Compressed Air Systems
- Data Centers
- Fan Systems
- Motor Systems
- Process Heating Systems
- Pump Systems
- Steam Systems
Also review a range of projects, analyses, protocols, and strategies to reduce industrial energy intensity and carbon emissions in specific industries and technology areas.