Chief among the envisioned activities under the agreement are the Energy Star Challenge, a national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of America’s industrial facilities, and the development of an energy management guide and energy performance indicators.
Since the challenge was launched in May 2010, 97 dairy facilities have enrolled in the programme, representing nearly half of all manufacturing companies currently participating.
“The challenge is open to all industries, not just the beverage or food industry, so our participation stands out and is very much appreciated,” said Clay Detlefsen, IDFA vice president of regulatory affairs.
With the challenge under way, IDFA, EPA and the industry are initiating work on the Energy Management Guide for Dairy Processing Industries and energy performance indicators for dairy.
The Energy Star programme also will be featured during a panel discussion at the IDFA Sustainability Symposium in Chicago in May. The session will demonstrate how companies are leveraging the Energy Star programme to meet company goals.
One company will explain how it achieved a 10% energy reduction and another will discuss how it succeeded in getting all of its facilities to participate. All will share best practices for implementing energy saving techniques and making the most of their successes within their companies and with their customers.
Source: IDFA
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