IMPLEMENTING NO COST/LOW COST ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN - COMPRESSED AIR RETRO COMMISSIONING SUCCESS STORIES

摘要

Current economic conditions limit the ability of industrial customers to invest in capital improvement projects. In this economic environment, the opportunity to invest in no cost/low cost energy efficiency measures is an attractive option for facility managers. A compressed air retro commissioning program has been developed and implemented as a part of the energy efficiency portfolio for the Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy~® Program. This program leverages the skills and experience of a pool of retro commissioning service providers (RSPs) to conduct retro commissioning surveys. Program incentives are used to defray a significant portion of the survey cost. Facilities have implemented a range of energy efficiency measures with a 0-1 year simple payback which typically include leak repairs, controls tune-ups, and resolution of inappropriate uses of compressed air. This program has generated significant savings for industrial customers, provided a roadmap for future capital projects, and has proven to be cost effective for the utility. This paper will provide insight into the design and delivery of these programs; describe success stories resulting from completed projects; and share plans for future program enhancements.