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Leading companies toCost-
Effective& Sustainable Energy
Cleantech & Resource Efficiency
Opportunities
C4S: Air Quality SeriesJune 21, 2012
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Changing Views of Sustainability & Energy
Modern view of sustainability treats resource utilization as an asset to be managed, rather than a cost center
CFO, COO, Marketing, Procurement – all have a vested interest in sustainability
Integration into business strategy, budgeting, forecasts creates business case for sustainable practices
Lean Manufacturing
Energy Price Hedge
Product Stewardship
Competitive Differentiator
Business Continuity
Raw Materials Cost Reduction
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Resource Optimization
Measuring to Manage– Apparel manufacturer in Honduras
save $400k/yr implementing metering to control wastewater treatment costs
Use only what you need, when you need it– Manufacturer of electronics
components realized 180,000 kWh/yr and $30,000 annually by managing compressed air controls and setpoints
Implement solutions, track ongoing, and maintain the gain– Measurement & Verification is often
overlooked in audit/assessment outcome and low hanging fruit is quick to re-grow
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Renewable / Cleantech Opportunities
Opportunities for On-Site Renewable Deployment– Retail chain implements solar PV
at dozens of facilities in the northeast, beating grid power pricing, securing 20 yr known power costs, and gets new roofs in the process.
Navigating renewable sourcing – Wheeling PA wind power across
state lines, into local distribution, and to manufacturing facility in WVa
– Competitively source over 700,000 MWh of RECs for a consumer products and electronics company