Steven Schultz of 3M presented on the company's energy management program and partnerships. 3M has reduced its energy use by more than 40% since 2000 through continuous improvement efforts. It partners with organizations like EPA ENERGY STAR and DOE to share best practices and leverage programs. 3M was an early participant in the Save Energy Now LEADERS program to receive technical assistance and recognition for its energy reduction goals and customized energy management plan.
1. Partnerships: Engaging American
Manufacturers
Steven Schultz
Corporate Energy Manager
3M
Presented at the Alliance to Save Energy
Efficient Enterprises Briefing
September 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.
12. Scope and Structure
Energy use and costs tracked at over 200 locations
world-wide
Energy teams at each of 56 larger locations
Management supports teams through annual plans
Corporate Energy Management provides resources
including quarterly progress reports
Guidelines for energy teams Access to experts
Best Practice sharing Assessments
Monthly web conferences Awards and Recognition
13. Corporate Energy Goals
2005 - 2010 Future (being finalized)
Target: Reduce energy usage by 20% based Target: 25% improvement in energy
on Btu’s per unit of product utilization
Scope: All divisions/countries Rationale: Consistent with U.S. Department
of Energy Save Energy Now LEADERS
Process: pledge and ENERGY STAR™ Challenge
• Top-down consistent company-wide target
• Businesses develop prioritized plans for
projects & spend and measured by results Process:
• Facilities report data quarterly • Top-down consistent company-wide target
Objectives
1. Encourage businesses to think in terms of energy strategically
2. Encourage facilities to continue to drive site-specific reductions
15. 3M Involvement
• EPA ‘Green Lights’ Program
– Surveyed and upgraded lighting at over 35 million square feet of
space
– Savings of $4.2 million per year achieved
• ENERGY STAR for Industry
– Utilized ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management
– Benchmarked and networked with numerous companies and
organizations
– Utilize ENERGY STAR communications materials to leverage
3M program
– Participating in ENERGY STAR Challenge
• Product Labeling
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16. ENERGY STAR®: Guidelines for
Energy Management
– Management
System for Energy
– 3M is using this
approach
recommended by
ENERGY STAR
20. 3M and DOE Involvement:
• DOE Motor Challenge Program
– Showcase Demonstration Project
– Midwest Motor Consortium
• Other ‘Challenge / Best Practice’ programs
• ‘Save Energy Now’ Assessments
• Superior Energy Performance Initiative
– Energy Management Standard
• Save Energy Now LEADERS
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21. • Member of Steering Committee developing the program
• 3M the very first company to join
• Workshop/Signing Event In Detroit On September 10
• Washington D.C. Ceremony December 3
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22. Save Energy Now LEADER = Customized Services
Receive:
DOE Representative
Take the Pledge Individual Technical Account Manager
No-cost expert Technical Assistance
Recognition as a LEADER
DOE Representative contacts
the Energy Manager Work with a DOE Energy Expert
Develop customized plan: Provide technical assistance with:
Guide to how to get the most out of the Developing a useful energy baseline and
Save Energy Now portfolio tracking method
Access to DOE Contractor Assistance – Tailored to the plant’s operations
Track reporting requirements and product output
Arrange for delivery of services – Satisfies the reporting requirements
− Energy assessments Writing an energy management plan
− Consultation with Energy Expert Developing engineering feasibility studies
to help implement projects
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24. Energy Results
Btu’s per $ of Net Sales
Actual
Target
Energy use per $ of net sales was
decreased 22% through 2Q 2010.
The goal for 2010 vs 2005 is to
decrease by 20%.
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