July 4, 2007—The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced it is partnering with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to help manufacturing facilities implement an energy management program; adopt clean, efficient technologies; and achieve continual energy efficiency and intensity reduction improvements.
DOE and NAM have agreed to share their specific expertise to create a consolidated catalog of tools and technologies, as well as a Web site for access to tools and services.
DOE and NAM aim to provide companies with streamlined access to the tools and technologies, such as technical assistance, a consolidated user-friendly library of tools, and a roadmap necessary to implement an effective energy management program that will allow for increased commercial deployment of clean, efficient technologies.
The partnership seeks to advance President Bush’s Twenty in Ten Initiative, which promotes greater energy security through increased efficiency and diversification of clean energy sources. DOE says it welcomes the partnership with NAM, which represents 11,000 large and small manufacturers in every industrial sector, representing over 200,000 facilities throughout the US.
For tips on lowering the energy intensity of manufacturing facilities, visit the federal Energy Savers Web site.
