Issue Focus: Working Toward Superior Energy Performance in Industry

Fostering Superior Energy Performance in U.S. Industry

Armed with a robust framework of standards for energy management and assessments, and a measurement and verification protocol, developers of the Superior Energy Performance initiative are creating a voluntary plant-level energy efficiency certification program for U.S. industry. More

The Texas Pilot Project Tests for Success

There is no substitute for experience. With that in mind, five manufacturing plants in Texas volunteered to test the elements of the proposed Superior Energy Performance program to help pave the way for its success across the nation. This article chronicles the progress of the pilot project and describes individual plant experiences, lessons learned, and next steps. More

Lessons from the Texas Pilot Project: Interview with Glenn Haley of Owens Corning

As Owens Corning tests the elements of the Superior Energy Performance framework in its Waxahachie, Texas, manufacturing plant, the company is finding that the program complements its existing plant Operations Management System and supports long-term energy reduction goals. In this interview, Glenn Haley, Plant Leader, fields questions about his facility's experience in testing the program, and shares lessons learned in the process of developing a sustainable energy management program at Owens Corning. More

Raising Energy Efficiency Standards for Industry

Energy management and industrial system assessment standards currently in development as part of the Superior Energy Performance initiative can help companies better manage their energy use by providing a structured approach for identifying, implementing, and measuring efficiency improvements. These standards could be valuable tools in helping manufacturers increase energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and environmental impacts, and sustain long-term energy performance. More

Harmonizing International Motor Efficiency Standards

A new International Electrotechnical Commission motor efficiency standard will help to promote energy-efficient motor systems worldwide and ensure consistency in motor testing standards, efficiency requirements, and product labeling requirements for single-speed, three-phase, and 50 Hz and 60 Hz induction motors. More

Ask an Energy Expert: A New International Energy Management Standard

A new international standard for energy management is scheduled to be in place by 2011. In this issue's Ask an Energy Expert column, Bill Meffert explains the new global standard, how it is being developed, and how it could help companies worldwide reach energy efficiency and emission-reduction goals. More

Top Technology Company Decreases Risk, Improves Data Center Efficiency

When an energy audit revealed that their data center's cooling system was at risk due to rapid growth, Sybase energy managers took action. With the help of local utility company incentives, Sybase is saving $262,000 in annual energy costs and has regained cooling capacity to meet increasing power demands. DOE's DC Pro software tool suite confirmed the energy-saving estimates. More