How ENERGY STAR®

Works

With Industry

How ENERGY STAR®

Works

With Industry

What is ENERGY STAR?What is ENERGY STAR?

• A voluntary program that enables organizations of all types to achieve their best in energy performance.

Many think of ….Many think of ….

buildings

homes

products

…. when ENERGY STAR comes to mind

But ENERGY STAR is moreBut ENERGY STAR is more

• ENERGY STAR works with industrial corporations to improve the energy performance of their operations.

What is meant by “industry”?What is meant by “industry”?

• Primarily manufacturing where mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products occurs

• NAICS code 31 - 33 (SIC 20 - 39)

In 2000, manufacturers paid nearly $75 billion for energy, representing an increase of $10 billion over 1999 energy costs!

The Industrial Partnership The Industrial Partnership

• A voluntary partnership between manufacturers and EPA’s ENERGY STAR program to promote energy efficiency.

• Over 477 industrial partners

• Four industry focuses, thus far

Program GoalsProgram Goals

• Reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants from fossil fuel combustion

• Provide information on the best in energy performance to an industry & recognize the superior achievements of the companies

Why companies participateWhy companies participate

• To reduce energy costs & emissions

• To strengthen corporate image & position themselves to receive recognition

• To improve competitiveness

How ENERGY STAR works with manufacturing companiesHow ENERGY STAR works with manufacturing companies

• Highlights superior energy performance– energy management practices and tools

• Promotes centralized corporate commitment to energy management– identifies corporate energy managers & supports ongoing

improvement

– provides access to the best advice– tools for demonstrating corporate success

Strategic energy managementStrategic energy management

• ENERGY STAR offers a strategic approach to energy management based on the successful practices of our partners

ENERGY STAR:ENERGY STAR:

• Conducts Sector Focuses to develop resources and energy performance indicators for specific industries.

• Provides forums for energy managers to network and share successful practices.

What Partners do: What Partners do:

• Improve their energy management program by applying the strategic approach.

• Make use of the tools provided.• Work with ENERGY STAR to improve

the tools under development.• Leverage the ENERGY STAR brand in

promoting their program.

Partners:Partners:

1. Institute a corporate policy for continuous improvement of energy performance

2. Measure, track and benchmark energy use for all facilities

3. Develop and implement a plan for improving energy performance in all facilities

4. Educate employees and the public about energy efficiency, the successes the company has and its partnership with ENERGY STAR

5. Tell ENERGY STAR the company is doing this by using the partnership letter.

What support do partners receive?What support do partners receive?

• an easy way to commit to energy performance– model commitment & logical, strategic action plan

• an easy way to measure, track and benchmark energy in operations

– performance rating system» benchmark for building energy consumption» indicator of plant energy consumption

• an easy way for energy managers to get the support they need

– specialized sector focuses– energy professional– corporate attention through commitment– networking opportunities– on-line tools– recognition

Benefits for manufacturersBenefits for manufacturers

• Logical, simple strategy• Technology transfer• Benchmarks of energy performance

• targets of performance

• Contact with peers in a non-sell environment• Case studies of real-world efforts• Public recognition of company achievements• Improve image as environmental leader• Results can be used in corporate public relations

and environmental programs• Confirmation of efforts (a.k.a. third-party validation)

RecognitionRecognition

ENERGY STAR Partner General Motors Corporation receives 2002 Partner of the Year

award from EPA Administrator Whitman

Sector FocusesSector Focuses

What is a focus?What is a focus?

• A focus is:– a concentrated effort to improve energy

performance within a manufacturing sector• Goals are to:

– create momentum for continued energy performance in the sector

– provide tools to enhance energy performance– encourage sharing of ideas and opportunities

within the sector– uncover new energy saving opportunities with

a specific sector

Current industries of focusCurrent industries of focus

• Motor Vehicle Assembly

• Brewing

• Cement

• Corn Refiners

• more to come ...

Key aspects of a focusKey aspects of a focus

• Sector Energy Efficiency Assessment & Opportunities Report

• Plant Energy Performance Indicator (EPI)

• Stronger Network of Energy Managers

Specialized ReportSpecialized Report

• A technical opportunities assessment of energy efficiency in a manufacturing sector– industry-specific & cross-cutting

technologies/practices– estimation of energy savings potential

• DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researches and prepares this with the sector

Energy Performance Indicator - the missing metricEnergy Performance Indicator - the missing metric

Answer: Common Knowledge

Is 10 MPG high or low for a 2-door economy car?

Answer: ?For your plants, do you know?

Is an energy cost of $6.00 for every $100 of shipment value high or

low?

Rationale for EPI developmentRationale for EPI development

• To enable sector energy managers to assess current performance

• To help companies set and track energy performance goals

• To help companies prioritize limited resources & apply them where they will have the most benefit

Do something that matters!Do something that matters!

Partner with ENERGY STAR,

and become an environmental leader

while you improve your corporate bottom line.