Plant-Wide Systems

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.

• Industries and Technologies

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

Tip Sheets

• Save (More) Energy Now with Intelligent Industrial Buildings, June 2009
• Common Industrial Lighting Upgrade Technologies, 2010

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 Syste, 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

Assessments

• Qualified Specialists and Energy Experts
• Energy Assessments
  • Guiding Principles for Successfully Implementing Industrial Energy Assessment Recommendations, April 2011
• Recommendations from Completed Assessments
• System Assessment Standards

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

Tools

Tools to Manage Energy

• eGuide for ISO 50001
• eGuide Lite

Tools to Profile Your Energy Use

• Plant Energy Profiler (PEP)

Tools Track Projects and Progress

• Project Opportunities Tracker

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