Save Energy Now Regional Partnership: Advancing Energy Productivity through Government, Industrial, and University Collaboration

摘要

Save Energy Now is a national initiative that aims to drive a reduction of 25% or more inindustrial energy intensity in 10 years. This paper presents a case study of an active regionalpartnership funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to deliver comprehensive energyassessment, implementation, energy management, and outreach services within a six state regionincluding WV and areas of PA, OH, VA, KY, and TN. Development of strong partnerships withthe U.S. DOE, West Virginia Division of Energy, West Virginia University, energy expertswithin the region, and industrial partners committed to energy efficiency are foundational to thiseffort. This project applies multiple pathways to achieve these goals including an innovativeassessment process designed to accommodate the wide-ranging energy efficiency needs ofindustrial plants. These assessments go beyond the typical model with flexible, multi-levelassistance with a strong emphasis on implementation and training for delivery of energyefficiency services and information within the region. The project also includes the engagementof two companies in the region for the implementation of energy management systems todemonstrate the effectiveness of continuous improvement in energy efficiency and compliance tothe forthcoming ISO 50001 energy management standard.This paper will explore the roles of the project partners and the resulting synergyenabling the deployment of educational, deployment, and outreach activities as well as projectactivity and progress to date. The efficacy of this collaborative effort will be highlighted as wellas lessons learned and future plans.