wattsmart® Business Case Study

BD

Rocky Mountain Power program helps medical technology leader When it comes to energy efficiency, BD, a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents, has the big picture in focus.

BD Medical, one of the company’s business segments, takes advantage of Rocky Mountain Power’s programs to lower energy use, continually improve manufacturing processes and reduce its environmental footprint.

In addition to its own efforts, since 2001 BD has completed 62 projects at its facility in Sandy, Utah, with the help of Rocky Mountain Power’s wattsmart® Business program. The medical technology company also is the top business participant in Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue SkySM renewable energy program.

Projects The first energy efficiency project the company undertook with Rocky Mountain Power’s help was completed in 1995. Since then, BD Medicalhas been in the process of completing a comprehensive set of energy efficiency projects though wattsmart Business: first lighting, next compressed air, then HVAC/lighting controls and pump system improvements. This is an effective way to approach efficiency projects (one by one, starting with simpler changes).

BD in Sandy, Utah, has realized signif icant energy savings and other benef its with the help of Rocky Mountain Power’s wattsmart Business program. Pictured from left: Travis Anderton, global director, sustainability and high risk and Eric Wells, senior facilities engineer, BD; and Rocky Mountain Power’s Greg Noyes.

At a glanceBDSandy, Utah

Projects:62 energy efficiency projects since 2001. Projects continually improve manufacturing processes.

Annual energy savings:$580,000 (10.4 million kwh/year)

Project cost:$1,880,500 before incentives -712,900 incentive payments

$1,167,600 after incentives

Simple payback:3.2 years before incentives2 years after incentives

Project highlights:Annual energy savings from 29 lighting projects – 2,136,500 kwh/year

Prior to a compressed air upgrade/replacement, BD ran five compressors and four dryers. After the upgrade the company runs three compressors and three dryers.

Other benefits: • Operational process improvements • Facilitates maintenance of ISO certifications • Lower environmental impact through lower energy consumption • Improved employee comfort

Energy consultants: • ETC Group • Cascade Energy • RM Energy Consulting • Nexant, Inc.

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In one recent project, BD needed to efficiently increase its process cooling capacity. BD worked with an engineering firm, hired by Rocky Mountain Power, on an energy analysis. This study identified upgrade opportunities to meet capacity targets and save energy. Rocky Mountain Power provided financial incentives based on the energy savings to help pay for the project.

“As a result, our chiller that we thought was too small and needed to be replaced is now running at 50 to 75 percent capacity,” said Eric Wells,BD’s senior facilities engineer in Sandy.

SavingsBD’s energy efficiency projects in Sandy are saving 10.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. These electricity savings translate into $580,650 in annual energy cost savings. BD received a total of nearly $713,000 in Rocky Mountain Power incentives to help offset the cost of these improvements, reducing the overall simple payback of the projects from 3.2 years to 2 years.

Environmental commitmentBD Medical’s company motto is “To Help All People Live Healthy Lives.” In keeping with this belief, the company looks for continuous improvement processes directly related to environmental concerns. The wattsmart Business projects BD has completed help them meet ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification standards. By reducing electrical consumption, the company is able to reduce the impact on the environment, since less electricity is generated to meet their needs.

BD goes even further by supporting renewable energy through the Blue SkySM program. BD was able to commit to a Blue Sky purchase equal to 100 percent of their energy usage because of the energy savings they realized from participating in Rocky Mountain Power’s energy efficiency programs.

About wattsmart BusinessRocky Mountain Power offers a variety of options to help our commercial, industrial and agricultural customers in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming build energy eff iciency into new construction and retrofit projects. The wattsmart Business program offers technical expertise and cash incentives for lighting, HVAC, industrial processes and more.

Let us help you get startedFor more information on how we can assist your facility:

• Visit wattsmart.com and inquire online. • Email wattsmartbusiness@rockymountainpower.net. • Call our energy experts toll free at 1-800-222-4335.

Because there are requirements to qualify for an incentive, it is importantto call us before you start your project.

“We’ve found many times improving energy effi ciency also improves the performance of our systems – whether it’s lighting in the warehouse or compressed air projects to better control the pressure and fl ow. It’s win-win.”Travis AndertonGlobal director, sustainability and high riskBD

“This program is really a partnership, an ongoing relationship between BD and Rocky Mountain Power. We not only gain an economic advantage, we can also reduce our impact on the environment.”