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Issue Focus: Resources to Save Energy Now

Utility Companies and ITP Pool Efforts to Help Industry Save Energy Now

Utility companies are in a prime position to provide information to help their industrial customers reduce their energy use and become more efficient. Read about a new partnership between utilities and DOE's Industrial Technologies Program that is delivering the resources to make this happen. More

Isothermal Melting: Reaching for the Peak of Efficiency in Aluminum Melting Operations

The Isothermal Melting technology is a radical new concept for melting aluminum that is demonstrating high efficiency, reduced melt loss, and zero in-plant emissions. Read about the technology and see how it works. More

Assessments Reveal Steam Energy Savings Opportunities for Chemical, Automotive, and Paper Manufacturing Companies

Chrysler, Dow, and West Linn Paper all recently took advantage of Save Energy Now energy assessments to identify ways to improve their plants' steam system efficiency. With help from a DOE Energy Expert and DOE's Steam System Assessment Tool, these companies are reaping the benefits of energy savings and improved productivity resulting from these assessments. More
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Ask an Energy Expert: Optimizing Process Heating Systems

Process heating used for manufacturing of products consumes about 17% of U.S. industrial energy, and offers significant opportunities to improve productivity and energy efficiency. Read this issue's Ask an Energy Expert column to learn about steps you can take right now to improve energy efficiency in your industrial process heating system. More

Self-Assess Your Energy-Saving Opportunities Today with Resources from DOE's Industrial Technologies Program

Looking for tools and resources to help you improve efficiency in your industrial systems? DOE's Industrial Technologies Program is here to help pinpoint savings opportunities by providing energy assessments, software tools, training, databases, and technical publications. More

Boost Process Heating System Performance with New Sourcebook and Software

Industrial process heating systems offer many energy saving opportunities. Learn about how to improve your system with the new process heating sourcebook and software tool. More
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