Innovations in Pollution Prevention: Observations from Performance Track

Andy TeplitzkyTeam Leader, State Relations and Incentives

National Environmental Performance TrackEPA Headquarters

Virginia EMS ConferenceOctober 8, 2008

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Performance Track - Recognizing and Driving Environmental Excellence

Launched in June 2000 548 private and public member facilities in 49 states 66% manufacturing / 34% non-manufacturing Employs “carrots” to complement “sticks” Facilities address issues beyond what is covered by

regulations To join, facilities must have an independently-

assessed EMS, sustained record of compliance, set goals for future environmental improvements, and maintain active community outreach

New Members – Spring ‘08

= current members. = Spring 2008 new members.

Installing efficient lighting

Install sun tubes

Check/replace/repair compressed air lines

Pipe insulation

sub metering

Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG

Cool roofs

Variable frequency drives

Solar panels

Motion sensors

Programmable thermostats

Modify production schedules to account for peak energy

Lean/six sigma

Employee education

Automated energy control systems

More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG

Stack heat recovery Condensate recovery from water traps in boiler

systems Enclose motors/pumps and capture waste heat for use

in facility Updated, rotated, and monitored boiler operations Process cooling water stored underground Cool the water during off-peak demand (at night) when

the utility rates are lower and store the water in a cool water tank to use during day

Still More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG

Install anaerobic digester to treat organic material and capture methane gas for boilers

Replacing natural gas-driven operations with bio-mass that otherwise would have been sent off-site

Micro hydro electric power generators Batching shorter-term ROI projects with longer-term

ROI projects to balance out the cost savings. Shifting utility cost to individual department budgets

from a single facilities budget to motivate departments to become more energy efficient.

And Finally, One More Strategy to Reduce Energy and GHG

Installing more efficient corn cleaning equipment that cleans by using a camera to detect an inferior grain, then uses a small blast of air to remove. The facility will use this technology as appropriate as it uses less electricity to clean the corn versus the gravity tables and large baghouses they currently utilize.

Some Energy-Related Websites You May Find Useful

Save Energy Now Assessmentshttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/

Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Virginiahttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/state_activities/map_new.asp?stid=VA

Where to Buy Green Power in Virginia

http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/buying/buying_power.shtml?state=VA

Virginia Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPageID=1&State=VA&RE=1&EE=1

Strategies to Reduce Hazardous Waste Generation

Replace solvent-based parts washers with aqueous-based washers; treat and recycle

Bi-product synergy Institute chemical supply control systems/chemical reuse and

exchange Institute strict management of change process Replace chemical cleaning with high pressure water Reduce/eliminate aerosol paint can use by replacing with bulk

and brushes Use digital imaging instead of photographic analysis Use decals instead of paint

Strategies to Reduce Water Use

Reuse process wastewater Optimized production sequencing to reduce rinsing of

product lines Using spray impingement balls instead of full tank

emersion for cleaning Low flow/dual flow toilets and on-demand faucets Planted local vegetation, xeriscaping, minimize lawns Reuse “waste” water from DI/RO process

Still More Strategies to Reduce Water Use

Collect storm water and use in process/cooling water Seeking beneficial use determination from state to use

waste water from offsite for on-site activities (acid gas scrubbers)

Condensate water collection and reuse Use of air cooling instead of water cooling Replace water cooling with glycol in closed-loop system Alternative rinsing practices for metal finishing (e.g., reverse

washing, reduced drag out) Store and reuse boiler blow down water that is normally

discharged as wastewater

Federal Water Efficiency Best Management Practices

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/water/water_fedrequire.html

BMP # 1 - Water Management PlanningBMP # 2 - Information and Education ProgramsBMP # 3 - Distribution System Audits, Leak Detection and RepairBMP # 4 - Water-Efficient LandscapingBMP # 5 - Water-Efficient IrrigationBMP # 6 - Toilets and UrinalsBMP # 7 - Faucets and ShowerheadsBMP # 8 - Boiler/Steam SystemsBMP # 9 - Single-Pass Cooling EquipmentBMP #10 - Cooling Tower ManagementBMP #11 - Commercial Kitchen EquipmentBMP #12 - Laboratory/Medical EquipmentBMP #13 - Other Water UseBMP #14 - Alternate Water Sources

For Further Information

Andy Teplitzky

(202) 566-2947

teplitzky.andy@epa.gov

http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack

Performance Track Information Center 1-888-339-PTRK (1-888-339-7875)