Case Studies

One of MIEC's goals is to provide easy access to valuable information on how to understand, plan and implement energy efficiency measures in your facility. A key part of understanding the potential benefits, resource needs, tools, and likely hurdles is learning from others who have pursued similar projects.

Thousands of companies across the globe have planned and implemented energy conservation projects in their facilities with substantial energy and cost savings. Below are some examples of companies who have made significant progress in reducing their energy use. These case studies from your peers in industry provide information about the projects and key learnings that can help you discover opportunities and implement projects in your own facilities. MIEC has complied the following case studies from DOE sources. Click on the blue title links to view the full case study.

 

 

1. Nissan North America Stamping

 Industry: Fabricated Metal Parts

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air, Lighting, Equipment Control

2. Dicken & Masch Manufacturing Co. 

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air, Lighting, HVAC

3. Nissan

Industry: Automotive

4. Coating Technology

Industry: Metal Coating

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air, Lighting

5. Ravenna Metal Technologies (Metal Technologies Case Study.pdf)

Industry: Fabricated Metal Parts

Technology Cross-references: Process Heating, Lighting, Compressed Air

6. Burton Metal Finishing, Inc.

Industry: Metal Coating

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air, Lighting

7. Lucasfilm

Industry: Data Centers

8. Odwalla Juice

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Technology Cross-references: HVAC, Equipment Controls

9. Flambeau River Papers

Industry: Paper & Printed Products

10. Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant

Industry: Fabricated Metal Parts

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air

11. Miba Bearings

Industry: Fabricated Metal Parts

Technology Cross-references: Compressed Air, HVAC, Lighting, Steam Systems

12. Intier Automotive

Industry: Automotive Components

Technology Cross-references: Equipment Control

13. 3M

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

14. Chem Trend

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Technology Cross-References: Compressed Air, HVAC, Lighting, Equipment Control