December 5, 2005—US Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman recently announced the launch of a new Web site providing US manufacturing plants a quick and easy way to sign up for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Energy Saving Teams program.
The program, launched on October 3, 2005 as part of a national energy-saving effort, seeks to improve the energy efficiency of America’s most energy-intensive manufacturing facilities through comprehensive energy assessments.
DOE Energy Saving Teams work with individual facilities to identify opportunities to save energy and money, primarily by focusing on steam and process heating systems. The application period for the first round of assessments closes on December 9, 2005; only facilities in the US and US territories are eligible to apply.
In addition, the DOE has developed a series of free informational brochures detailing “Fifteen Tips to Help Your Plant Save Energy.” These materials are available by calling 877-337-3463, or online.
