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Save Energy Now Information Information on the energy savings assessment program is posted at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/assessment_process.html. Additional information: Save Energy Now: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/assessments.html kWh a year, which reduced the company’s energy [electricity]expenses by more than $30,000. The auditor used the AIRMaster+ tool for the analysis. Implementation of the auditor’s recommendations had a simple payback period of less than one year. Nucor Steel invited DOE auditors to perform an energy savings assessment at its steel plant in Norfolk, Neb. The plant, served by Nebraska Public Power District, is the oldest steel mill in the state. In operation since 1972, the plant produces carbon steel angles and rounds with steel produced from recycled scrap metal and processed in its electric arc furnace. Like J.M. Huber, Nucor Corp. has a strong commitment to the environment. In 2006, Nucor recycled 22 million tons of scrap metal, including metal from 9 million recycled cars. The steel mill’s energy bills in 2005 were $24.9 million for electricity and $11.0 million for gas. Most of the plant’s electricity consumption is associated with the electric arc furnace. Using the PHAST (Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool) software, the auditor identified operational changes that would reduce electricity consumption by 147 million kWh a year. Once implemented, the changes reduced the mill’s annual energy bill by $4.4 million, a 13 percent reduction compared to 2005 energy expenses. ❚ Sandy Glatt is an energy specialist, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Industrial Technologies Program. Lindsay Bixby is a research associate for BCS, Incorporated. Line up the reels not the trailer Turret Trailers Available in one, two, three, or four reel configurations. These galvanized turret frames lock on 6 degree intervals. Mobile frame units are ideal for use with your existing vehicles! Get more information on these and other useful products such as Pole Trailers, Self-Loading Trailers, Pullers and much more. Call our toll-free number below. FAST ACTING, LONG LASTING ntrollable ay cause unco WARNING: M e of mind, prolonged peac satisfaction, ssible tion, or irrepre sudden relaxa also lead to use may relief. Extended job anxiety. a decrease in Take a pill to relax? How about an entire engineering firm? POWER Engineers is just what the doctor ordered for relief from job stress due to complex and overwhelming projects. All projects have risks, but we choose to identify and manage those risks with a proven, project-driven approach. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Overhead Transmission Underground Transmission Substations Electrical Systems Studies Routing & Siting Construction Management Testing & Commissioning Geographic Information Systems Utility Automation Gas Turbine Plant Design Coal & Solid Fuel Plants Renewable Power Telecommunication Systems 10 North Sauber Road Virgil, IL 60151 ph. 800.323.9147 fax 800.833.3264 www.powereng.com • 208.788.3456 SAUBERMFG.COM MAY 2008 37 www.APPAnet.org http://www.saubermfg.com http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/assessment_process.html http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/assessments.html http://www.powereng.com http://www.APPAnet.org

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Public Power - May 2008

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