by Alex Leopardi, MEP Energy Consultant Intern
Did you know you can save up to $80,000 per year by implementing an energy efficient manufacturing process?
The University of Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center and the Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center (IIAC) has partnered to help manufacturing companies save money by reducing energy consumption.
By making these changes, you can significantly reduce operating costs:
- Lighting systems
- In a large scale manufacturing company, $58,000 in annual savings was identified by upgrading fluorescent lighting to LED lighting.
- Compressed air systems
- Reducing the compressor set point to better match facility demands showed savings of $3,500 per year. Payback is immediate since there is no cost to implement changes.
- HVAC systems
- The IIAC found that changing temperature set points during non-working hours in temperature controlled environments could save around $7,000 per year.
- STEAM systems
- Tuning the boiler to decrease airflow in a large scale bakery, increased combustion efficiency and reduced natural gas consumption. This implementation could save over $10,000 per year.
How do you get started?
- Call us at 801.587.0713 to schedule your FREE energy audit
- IIAC conducts energy audit
- MEP Center works with you to assess what steps your manufacturing company should take to make changes
*For companies serious about energy management, ask us about the ISO 50001 certification.
Alex is currently pursing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Utah, and works jointly as an energy consultant intern with the MEP Center and IIAC. His 
areas of interests are energy efficiency, renewable energy technology, aerospace, and smart systems. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.