Industry plant managers and employees who work to make their facilities more energy efficient can save money and plant resources while contributing to the country's overall energy savings. The first step is identifying opportunities to save energy and evaluating the benefits of potential improvements and changes. The links on this page will help you find these opportunities to save energy, as well as identify best practices, find energy efficient equipment, and develop an action plan.
Save Energy Now
Save Energy Now is part of the national Easy Ways to Save Energy campaign that was launched to help Americans save energy and money when energy prices are high. Save Energy Now is designed to provide industry assistance with saving energy and money while increasing productivity. As part of this initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy is conducting energy saving assessments at 200 manufacturing plants around the country.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/
Industry Plant Managers and Engineers: Lower Your Energy Bills
This site from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides plant managers and engineers with tips and resources to save energy now without making complicated or expensive changes, particularly for those with combustion systems, steam generation systems, and process heating systems. Also available are examples of companies that have made energy-saving changes, information about assessment opportunities, and guidance for developing an action plan.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/industry/
BestPractices
BestPractices from the DOE's Industrial Technologies Program provides information on energy management principles, techniques, and practices, and works with industry to implement these. The BestPractices program is designed to provide technical assistance that meets the diverse needs of various industries. Industry leaders can learn about opportunities for industrial assessments, as well as emerging technologies that improve efficiency and product quality.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/
ENERGY STAR® for Industry
ENERGY STAR can provide businesses and industrial plants with assistance in developing a corporate energy management program. Manufacturing plants can enter into partnerships with ENERGY STAR in which ENERGY STAR helps the plant meet its goals for emissions, efficiency, and energy management. The site provides a variety of tools to help industry leaders identify ways to save energy.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=industry.bus_industry
Energy e-newsletter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
This quarterly e-newsletter presents key issues affecting residential energy efficiency and provides regular updates on progress made in implementing HUD's Energy Action Plan. Members of the housing industry will find useful information and opportunities for training.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/energy/library/newsletters/index.cfm
ITP E-Bulletin
This monthly bulletin from DOE's Industrial Technologies Program highlights industrial news, tools and resources, training events, and project opportunities. Subscribe to the E-bulletin to have these monthly updates delivered to your email.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/resources/ebulletin/
Energy Matters
Energy Matters is a quarterly newsletter from ITP's BestPractices. This newsletter for industry professionals provides energy efficiency and best practices news, technical tips, and case studies. Subscribe to Energy Matters to receive information on products, services, events, and other energy efficiency opportunities.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/energymatters/
Climate VISION
Sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Energy, Agriculture and Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Climate VISION is a public-private partnership that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site has comprehensive information on their activities and ways to participate.
http://www.climatevision.gov/
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
MEP is a nationwide network of not-for-profit centers that provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Among their services is a methodology called Clean Manufacturing, which encourages energy efficiency, environmentally friendly processes.
http://www.mep.nist.gov/