2005 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry

Informal Sessions Description

A cooperative effort between the Dept. of Energy and the Chemical industry was conducted to develop a Plant Energy Profiler (PEP) Tool. The tool was issued in the spring of 2005. The PEP Tool enables chemical plant energy managers to baseline energy flows in the plant; identify major energy-using equipment and unit operations; and develop a broad perspective of plant-wide energy savings opportunities. DOE is currently starting an effort to adapt this approach to allow use of the tool in a wide range of energy intensive industries. This session will begin with a description and demonstration of the current PEP tool for the chemical industry and will outline the plan for an "All-Industry PEP". There will then be a discussion and brainstorming session to explore needs of plant energy managers including how the PEP tool could be expanded, adapted and improved to meet plant needs and facilitate saving energy.

For more information, contact:

James Quinn
U.S. Dept. of Energy
e-mail: james.quinn@ee.doe.gov

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