Comprehensive Approaches to Industrial Energy Efficiency: Examples from the Climate Wise Program

Abstract

The Climate Wise Program is a partnership initiative sponsored by the U.S. EPA, with technical support from the U.S. DOE, with industry. It is designed to stimulate the voluntary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions among participating manufacturing companies. Since its inception in 1994, more than 400, companies representing approximately 11 percent of U.S. industrial energy use have joined the program. In doing so, these companies agreed to develop a portfolio of cost-effective and innovative actions and, in turn, receive technical assistance, peer exchange opportunities, and help in identifying financial assistance resources. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the Action Plans received to date and spotlights the comprehensive approaches that several partner companies are taking.