2005 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry

Informal Sessions Description

Explore your role in a new National Pump Systems Educational and Market Transformation Initiative called "Pump Systems Matter"™ (PSM) being organized by over 30 pump manufacturing companies, all members of the Hydraulic Institute, and leading energy-efficiency organizations. The program will place a primary focus on pump systems education and outreach, addressing significant energy savings opportunities, and total cost of pump ownership. The initiative is seeking the active support and involvement of non-government organizations focused on market transformation and energy-efficiency, including utilities, user companies, consulting engineering firms, other associations and state and federal agencies, among others. Optimization of pumping systems represents a significant opportunity for U.S. companies and municipalities to save money and energy while reducing maintenance costs and increasing productivity. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) studies indicate that pumping systems account for nearly 20% of the world's electrical energy demand and range from 25% to 50% of the energy usage in certain industrial plant operations. DOE case studies have shown that better system design and more effective application of pumps can usually save 20% or more in energy costs and represent a large, frequently overlooked savings opportunity. In the face of rapidly rising energy costs, PSM will offer end-users very compelling, bottom-line oriented, energy savings opportunities.

For more information, contact:

Bob Asdal
Hydraulic Institute
e-mail: rasdal@pumps.org

or

Allison M. Kupfrian
Hydraulic Institute
e-mail: akupfrian@pumps.org

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