Waste Reduction Partners Dedicated Professionals Sharing Expertise Partnership Program of

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1 Waste Reduction Partners Dedicated Professionals Sharing Expertise Partnership Program of Conrad Meyer Technical Director Waste Reduction Partners

2 Waste Reduction Partners: Services for NC At-A-Glance Conducts on-site assessments Provides consulting services Serves businesses and public institutions throughout North Carolina. Services and Projects Clients A team of 40 engineers and scientists provide technical assistance to clients at low or no cost. The program focuses on pollution prevention, operating efficiency improvements and cost effectiveness. Confidential - Non-regulatory - No-cost services Businesses Non-Profits Manufacturing Schools Agriculture Local Governments Energy Efficiency Assessments Solid Waste Reduction Water Efficiency Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance

3 Funding Partners NC Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Program USDA Rural Utility Service US EPA (Duke) Energy Progress Duke Energy Water Resource Fund Cherokee Preservation Foundation City of Asheville Water Resources NCSU Industrial Extension Solutions Town of Boone City of Charlotte City of Durham North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Private Contributions

4 WRP Accomplishments 173 Clients Assisted 51 Counties Served 68% Implementation Rate 14,200 Volunteer and Staff Hours 243,200 hours tech assistance since 2000 $91 million in client savings since 2000 $1.37 Million Client Utility Savings 10.2 MGY Water Usage Reduction 52,772 Million Btu/year Client Energy Savings 7,642 Tons Solid Waste Diverted from Landfills

5 Energy Efficiency Assistance - WRP * Analyze Utility Bills * Conduct Walk-through Surveys * Target Energy Uses * Process/motor/compressors * HVAC * Lighting * Review Building Envelope * Seek Demand Reduction/EMS/Policies * Consider Benchmarking * Understand Financing Options Ø Written Reports with Cost/Benefit Analysis Ø Support Strategic Energy Planning Initiatives

6 Energy Treasure Hunt: TE Connectivity * Cross-functional teams * Internal staff engaged * Three-day effort (idle & active production reviews) * No- and low-cost focus Compressor Air Set Point Reduction * Reduce compressed air system pressure from 95psi to 75psi. * Cost to implement may include pressure boosters and/or small modifications to some of the existing equipment. * Total Energy Savings: $38,000/year Implementation Cost: $28,000 Payback Period: 0.6 years

7 Controls Recommissioning Electronics Manufacturing Example * Perform a recommissioning of the building s systems operations to improve overall performance of the computerized maintenance management system * Focus on HVAC, process cooling water, process chilled water * 41 points on a chiller, 42 points on an air handler * Total Energy Savings: $20,729 Implementation Cost: $25,232 * Simple Payback Period: 1.2 years

8 Water Efficiency Assistance Water Use Balance: Bakery * Utility Bill Analysis * Water Balance * Domestic & Process Uses * Report & Recommendation * Cost/Benefit Analysis Product Use Once-pass Cooling 5% Unaccounted for 9% Domestic Restrooms 8% Cooling & Heating 22% Case Example: Bakery Sub-meter product water use to deduct from sewer costs $6,256 saving per year with < 1 month payback Cleaning & Sanitation 30%

9 LED Lighiting Upgrade Example LED Lighting Upgrade Example Existing: 400 Watt HID High Bay New: 210 Watt LED w/occupancy Controls Improved Illumination 248 Watt Reduction per Fixture Duke Energy Rebate: $188/fixture Industrial Setting 3150 hours 30% Occupancy Saving Payback 2.3 years

10 ECM Industrial Energy Efficiency Measure Implementation Study - WRP Frequency Recommended Simple Payback Range Percentage Implemented Upgrade Lighting years 64 Improve Envelope years 76 Upgrade HVAC 15 Variable 47 De-lamp Vending 12 No cost 25 Improve HVAC Maintenance 12 Low cost 58 Reduce Lighting 10 No cost 50 Rate Reviews 9 No cost 33 Exit Light Upgrade 8 < 2.0 years 75 Occupancy Sensors Compressed Air Leaks Deactivate Equipment 6 No cost 33 Premium Efficiency Motors year (20 HP) 33 Waste Reduction Partners Client Study, n=25, 6/2010

11 Lean & Green Reviews Conduct value stream mapping VSM event for small enterprises Addresses both productivity and environment improvements One- to two-day on-site training events Pilot success stories Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind o $365,000 value-added Automotive Collision Center o $855,000 value-added

12 WRP Contacts Initiate a Project WRP - Land of Sky Regional Council Main Office 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140 Asheville, NC info@wrpnc.org Terry Albrecht, PE, CEM, WRP State Director www. wastereductionpartners.org

13 WRP Technical Services Offerings Level I & II Reports Cost/Benefits Analysis USDA Applications Benchmarking Cost/Benefits Water Balance Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Recycling Program Reviews Mfg - Zero Waste to Landfill Resources for Tough Discards Waste Reduction Leaning / P2 Greening Assessments Innovative Approaches NCDEQ Referrals Pollution Prevention

14 WRP Statewide Volunteers WRP utilizes retired and volunteer engineers and scientists. Engaging the Baby Boomer community resource two million in 2025 in North Carolina. WRP Western Team - 23 Asheville, North Carolina Staff is highly respected by clients, Speak the Business Language. Over 2,300 years of cumulative experience, multidisciplinary. Staffing able to stay with clients through project implementation. Promotes sustainable economy and healthy environment. WRP Piedmont Team - 20 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina