Issue Focus: The Benefits of Industrial Plant Assessments

DOE Industrial Energy Savings Assessments Point Out Millions in Savings

The nation's largest industrial manufacturers could save millions of dollars in total energy and maintenance costs by carrying out the recommendations made in Energy Savings Assessments of their plants in 2006. So far, assessments at 36 plants have uncovered potential savings of more than $95 million and more than 11 trillion Btu per year. Those numbers could soar as more plants make energy- and cost-saving improvements. Your plant could start saving, too, by following their lead. More

DOE and Dow Join Forces to Save Energy Now

Dow Chemical Company has been making energy performance improvements that save both energy and money. Even though Dow exceeded its goal to reduce energy use by 20% by 2005, and has cumulative savings of more than $4 billion, the company is seeking new ways to improve its energy management. Learn why Dow is participating in Save Energy Now. More

New Alliance Targets Industrial Energy Efficiency in Northwest

The Industrial Efficiency Alliance helps industrial manufacturers increase their energy efficiency and make energy management a part of their everyday business operations. One goal is to help regional industries reduce their electricity use by a total of 130 megawatts by 2015. Read what they have planned for the region's top industries. More

Chemical Plant Assessment Uncovers More Than $3 Million in Potential Savings

Using a unique method known as "SECURE," an energy assessment team found ways to reduce the use of steam, electricity, compressed air, and water at a Solutia chemical plant and save nearly 340,000 million Btu per year. Could your plant benefit from a similar assessment approach? More

Pumping System Improvements Save Energy at Texas Power Plant

Austin Energy completed an improvement project on the circulating water pumping system that serves a 405-MW steam turbine at its Decker Creek Generating Station. The project involved upgrading several of the pumps' critical components as well as reconfiguring some equipment. Read about how Austin Energy obtained impressive energy- and money-saving results with the help of a DOE Qualified Pumping System Specialist. More