Issue Focus: Software Tools for the Energy Management Trade

Cool Software Tools For Managing Industrial Energy Use

In these challenging economic times, DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) portfolio of free system assessment software tools can help companies identify ways to save energy, reduce waste and emissions, and improve the bottom line in their manufacturing facilities. This article explains how ITP's tools can be a valuable resource for measuring energy use in individual industrial systems as well as supporting an overall energy management strategy. More

Go for the Gold with Software Tool Training

DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) knows the value of training when it comes to educating users on its system assessment software tools. That's why it provides a variety of training options year-round and throughout the country to help companies reach their energy reduction goals. More

Awards Help States to Save Energy Now

Twelve state industrial energy efficiency projects to help local and regional manufacturers meet energy reduction goals will receive funding from DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP). These awards support state projects that will provide energy assessments, software tool training, project implementation assistance, and more to help local companies reduce industrial energy use by 25% in 10 years. More

Industrial Companies Get Energy Savings Results with Innovative Utility Programs

Utility companies know that increased energy efficiency makes good business and environmental sense. This article tells the story of three innovative utility incentive programs that are helping industrial customers reduce their energy use while also meeting utility power demand goals. More

Ask an Energy Expert: Optimizing Industrial Pumping Systems

Pumps are essential to the daily operation of many facilities, and represent 27% of the electricity used by industrial systems in the U.S. manufacturing sector. In this issue's Ask an Energy Expert column, Don Casada examines some principal causes of excess pumping energy use, and presents methods for identifying and measuring energy-saving opportunities. More

Save the Date for These Exciting Energy Conferences!

Mark your calendar for these upcoming national industrial energy conferences, which feature multi-track sessions, workshops, technology expos, and more to help energy professionals assess the full range of potential energy solutions available. More