Results of an Enhanced Save Energy Now (SEN) Energy Assessment- A Case Study of a Steel Mini-Mill

Abstract

This case study represents the potential impact of one energy assessment conducted under West Virginia's Save Energy Now Regional Partnership program for delivery of 'enhanced' industrial energy efficiency assessments and implementation. The enhanced assessment process developed in the project provides flexible, multi-level assistance ranging from plant-wide comprehensive assessments to individual system consultations. The flexibility of the enhanced assessment process is innovative in its ability to deliver energy efficiency services at varying stages of the assessment process including pre-assessment, assessment, and post-assessment with a strong focus on facilitating the implementation of energy efficiency measures. A post-assessment period emphasizes an ongoing relationship with client companies to provide technical information, implementation assistance, and training on measurement and verification of energy savings. The case study presented highlights the results of this assessment process conducted at a steel mini-mill by the WVU assessment team.