James Quinn Industrial Technologies Program Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Dept.of Energy July 24,2007 Save Energy Now!
Industrial Technology Program Goals 25% reduction in U.S. industrial energy intensity by 2017 Contribute to an 18% reduction in U.S. carbon intensity by 2012 Vision U.S. industry leads the world in energy efficiency and productivity.
Our Mission Improve national energy security, climate, environment, and economic competitiveness by transforming the way U.S. industry uses energy.
Who We Work With Energy-intensive industries, such as chemicals, petroleum, forest products, aluminum, cement and steel Major value-adding industries, such as food processing, automotive, and fabricated metals High-growth industries, such as computers. electronics, and data centers New energy supply industries, such as ethanol production and biorefineries
Delivering Technology Solutions Energy Efficiency R&D Fuel and Feedstock Flexibility Stakeholder Collaboration Technology Delivery
EERE Strengths: Bringing technology to the marketplace (ITP technologies received 8 R&D100 Awards in 2006) Apogee s Isothermal Meting Solar Horizon s Data Transmission C3 International s Metal Infusion Surface Treatment Alloys Resistant to Metal Dusting Degradation Laser-Ultrasonic Web Stiffness Sensor Duraloy & Nucor s Heat-resistant Cast Austenitic Stainless Steels OG Technologies HotEye Steel Inspection Multipoint Dryer Technology
Technology R&D: Focus on Energy Efficiency Industrial Reaction & Separation Develop technologies for efficient reaction and separation processes Energy Conversion Systems Develop high-efficiency steam generation and combustion technologies and improved energy recovery technologies High-Temperature Processing Develop energy-efficient, high-temperature process technologies for producing metals and non-metallic minerals Fabrication & Materials Develop energy-efficient technologies for making near net-shape finished products from basic materials
Nanotechnology for Industry The self-assembly of polymer nanorods results in a curved structure. Credit: Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University View down middle of a boron nitride nanotube. Credit: Vin Crespi, Penn State Physics. Distributed under the Creative Commons license
Technology Delivery Strategy
Save Energy Now Goals: Encourage industry to voluntarily reduce its energy usage in a period of tight supplies by working with America s largest energyintensive plants Create momentum to significantly improve energy efficiency practices throughout the manufacturing sector Our Energy Saving Teams will work with on-site managers on ways to conserve energy and use it more efficiently. Secretary of Energy Bodman October 3, 2005
Save Energy Now Assessments Gather Preliminary Data Conduct Plant Visit Analyze & Report Results Follow-up Train Plant Staff 3 day on site assessment conducted by teams of plant personnel led by DOE Energy Experts (Qualified Specialists) Teams focus on one energy system: steam generation, process heating, compressed air, pump, or fan systems Plant personnel and affiliates are trained on DOE software tools to encourage replication
200 Energy Savings Assessments Were Completed Across United States in 2006
2006 Assessment Results 200 assessments completed Identified energy cost savings: $500 million Identified total energy savings: 49.5 TBtu Total potential carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction from electricity and natural gas alone: 3.3 million metric tons CO2/year Implemented energy savings: 13.1 TBtu/$70 million per year In-Progress energy savings: 19.1 TBtu/$120 million per year In-Planning energy savings: 8.3 TBtu/$214 million per year 2 4 years Modify steam turbine operation Use oxygen for combustion Change process steam use 9 mo. 2 years Heat feed water with boiler blowdown Lower excess oxygen Flue gas heat recovery > 4 years Install CHP system N/A < 9 months Improve insulation Implement steam trap program Clean heat transfer surfaces Estimated Payback Periods for 75% of Recommended Actions < 2 Years
2006 Findings for Large Plant Assessments Although large plants may have in-house experts in energy management, we found savings opportunities in most plants. (Average potential cost savings of nearly $2.5 million per plant averaging 10.3% of a plant s annual energy bill.) The energy-saving opportunities identified are typical for many plants due to traditional focus on production rather than energy efficiency. Many of the large plants assessed quickly recognized the value of identified opportunities. Preliminary surveys suggest a high implementation rate. Several companies are replicating savings by conducting independent assessments at their other plants. Many plants were unaware of available energy management resources. Training promotes ongoing attention to energy issues in a plant.
Save Energy Now in 2008 Save Energy Now Assessments: 300 Large Plants 300 Medium/Small Plant Assessments by Industrial Assessment Centers 200 plants from Manufacturing Extension Partnerships 20-30 Data Centers Simplified applications Partnerships Save Energy Now Partner Plant Save Energy Corporate Partner EPAct section 106 agreements Recognition Plant Certification
Robust Partnerships to Reach Plants SEN Partners States Utilities Equipment Suppliers & Service Companies Trade Associations Replication within Industrial Companies
Global Industrial Energy Consumption 30 (Excludes energy conversion losses and petroleum feedstocks) 31.65 (Quadrillion Btu) 25 20 15 10 5 0 Asia North America Europe Latin America Africa 26.4 21.1 15.8 10.6 5.3 0 Exajoules 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Source: International Energy Agency, Online Database (Energy Balances of OECD and Non-OECD Countries * Includes Mexico
Long-Term Challenge Provide energy for continued economic growth and development while reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stabilize CO 2 levels in the atmosphere PgC/yr 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Stabilization Curves WRE 750 WRE 650 WRE 550 WRE 450 WRE 350 EJ/year 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 World Primary Energy Demand, 1990-2100: Reference Case Renewables Nuclear Biomass Gas Oil Coal -2 1990 2015 2040 2065 2090 2115 2140 2165 2190 2215 2240 2265 2290-1990 2020 2035 2050 2100
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