Waste Reduction Partners
engineers have recommended over $600,000 annual savings in energy efficiency
measures to businesses, industries, and public facilities in Western NC.
Electrical energy efficiency projects not only save organizations money, they
also help reduce related air emissions such as ozone, acid rain, and haze that
result from electrical power generation.
Waste Reduction Partners can
help organizations identify energy efficiency opportunities and better
understand and manage utility costs. WRP engineers can provide the following
services:
Opportunity Areas
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Types of Review |
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| Utility Bill Analysis | Examine rate structure, peak kW demand and times, load factor, total kWh cost, and metering. | |
| Walk-through Audits |
Identify obvious
areas for efficiency improvements
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| Process Energy Uses | Review boiler efficiency, stream traps, condensate returns, and leaks Identify heat exchanger opportunities | |
| Lighting Improvements | Measure light
levels. Conduct economic cost/benefit on lighting upgrades & group lamping.
Discussing daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, and dimming ballast, and
task lighting strategies. |
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HVAC Operations |
Suggest fuel strategies, nighttime setback temperatures, and demand limiting techniques. Review environmental air quality indicators, water treatment, and PM | |
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Motor Efficiency |
Conduct MotorMaster
analysis for optimum motor replacement strategies including cost benefits.
Identify cog belt and VFD motor applications. |
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| Building Envelope | Identify general insulation, fenestration, and infiltration problems. Suggest additional methods of envelope analysis. | |
| Demand Reduction/EMS | Suggest demand reduction strategies and energy management system considerations. | |
| Energy Use Benchmarking |
Assistance with
Energy Star Building analysis and applications
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| Energy Policy Recommendations | Recommend policies
on premium efficiency motor replacements, heating/cooling temperature
setting, etc |
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| Financing Options | Provide information on applicable loan programs, Energy Service Companies (ESCO) and performance contracting. |