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Energy management for small & medium-sized manufacturers. Nate Altfeather Industrial Sector Engineering Manager Focus on Energy. Topics. Starting an energy efficiency program Tips and tricks for finding efficiency opportunities in your organization Focus on Energy for manufacturers.
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Energy management for small & medium-sized manufacturers Nate Altfeather Industrial Sector Engineering Manager Focus on Energy
Topics • Starting an energy efficiency program • Tips and tricks for finding efficiency opportunities in your organization • Focus on Energy for manufacturers
Power vs. energy POWER TIME ENERGY x 1 HOUR = 1 THERM 100,000 BTU/hr 100,000 BTUh 1 HOUR
Power vs. energy POWER TIME ENERGY x 1 HOUR = 1 kWhr 1 kW 1.3 hp = 1kW 1 HOUR
Understanding energy 17 kW kW TIME
Energy management $ TIME
Where to start • Understanding your potential • What is your annual energy expense? • Apply assumed potential savings ~10% • What can you do with this? • Can I afford to hire a third party? • Is it worth my time?
Assess opportunity(in order of priority) • Do I even need my existing equipment? • Is my existing equipment working properly? • Is this the most efficient model/design? • What are the economics to upgrade?
Contact Focus today • Call: 800.762.7077 • Email: focusinfo@focusonenergy.com • Visit: focusonenergy.com • Mail: Focus on Energy 431 Charmany Drive Madison, WI 53719 Nate Altfeather 608-277-2949 altfeathern@saic.com