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Innovations in Pollution Prevention: Observations from Performance Track
Andy TeplitzkyTeam Leader, State Relations and Incentives
National Environmental Performance TrackEPA Headquarters
Virginia EMS ConferenceOctober 8, 2008
You Could Have Attended This Conference…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okt8PTBg5TA
Performance Track - Recognizing and Driving Environmental Excellence
Launched in June 2000 548 private and public member facilities in 49 states 66% manufacturing / 34% non-manufacturing Employs “carrots” to complement “sticks” Facilities address issues beyond what is covered by
regulations To join, facilities must have an independently-
assessed EMS, sustained record of compliance, set goals for future environmental improvements, and maintain active community outreach
Installing efficient lighting
Install sun tubes
Check/replace/repair compressed air lines
Pipe insulation
sub metering
Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG
Modify production schedules to account for peak energy
Lean/six sigma
Employee education
Automated energy control systems
More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG
Stack heat recovery Condensate recovery from water traps in boiler
systems Enclose motors/pumps and capture waste heat for use
in facility Updated, rotated, and monitored boiler operations Process cooling water stored underground Cool the water during off-peak demand (at night) when
the utility rates are lower and store the water in a cool water tank to use during day
Still More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG
Install anaerobic digester to treat organic material and capture methane gas for boilers
Replacing natural gas-driven operations with bio-mass that otherwise would have been sent off-site
Micro hydro electric power generators Batching shorter-term ROI projects with longer-term
ROI projects to balance out the cost savings. Shifting utility cost to individual department budgets
from a single facilities budget to motivate departments to become more energy efficient.
And Finally, One More Strategy to Reduce Energy and GHG
Installing more efficient corn cleaning equipment that cleans by using a camera to detect an inferior grain, then uses a small blast of air to remove. The facility will use this technology as appropriate as it uses less electricity to clean the corn versus the gravity tables and large baghouses they currently utilize.
Some Energy-Related Websites You May Find Useful
Save Energy Now Assessmentshttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/
Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Virginiahttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/state_activities/map_new.asp?stid=VA
Where to Buy Green Power in Virginia
http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/buying/buying_power.shtml?state=VA
Virginia Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPageID=1&State=VA&RE=1&EE=1
Strategies to Reduce Hazardous Waste Generation
Replace solvent-based parts washers with aqueous-based washers; treat and recycle
Bi-product synergy Institute chemical supply control systems/chemical reuse and
exchange Institute strict management of change process Replace chemical cleaning with high pressure water Reduce/eliminate aerosol paint can use by replacing with bulk
and brushes Use digital imaging instead of photographic analysis Use decals instead of paint
Strategies to Reduce Water Use
Reuse process wastewater Optimized production sequencing to reduce rinsing of
product lines Using spray impingement balls instead of full tank
emersion for cleaning Low flow/dual flow toilets and on-demand faucets Planted local vegetation, xeriscaping, minimize lawns Reuse “waste” water from DI/RO process
Still More Strategies to Reduce Water Use
Collect storm water and use in process/cooling water Seeking beneficial use determination from state to use
waste water from offsite for on-site activities (acid gas scrubbers)
Condensate water collection and reuse Use of air cooling instead of water cooling Replace water cooling with glycol in closed-loop system Alternative rinsing practices for metal finishing (e.g., reverse
washing, reduced drag out) Store and reuse boiler blow down water that is normally
discharged as wastewater
Federal Water Efficiency Best Management Practices
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/water/water_fedrequire.html
BMP # 1 - Water Management PlanningBMP # 2 - Information and Education ProgramsBMP # 3 - Distribution System Audits, Leak Detection and RepairBMP # 4 - Water-Efficient LandscapingBMP # 5 - Water-Efficient IrrigationBMP # 6 - Toilets and UrinalsBMP # 7 - Faucets and ShowerheadsBMP # 8 - Boiler/Steam SystemsBMP # 9 - Single-Pass Cooling EquipmentBMP #10 - Cooling Tower ManagementBMP #11 - Commercial Kitchen EquipmentBMP #12 - Laboratory/Medical EquipmentBMP #13 - Other Water UseBMP #14 - Alternate Water Sources
For Further Information
Andy Teplitzky
(202) 566-2947
http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack
Performance Track Information Center 1-888-339-PTRK (1-888-339-7875)