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Energy Efficiency Solutions for Manufacturing Facilities
Reduce energy costs, improve capital assets boost profitability through our turnkey manufacturing facility energy efficiency solutions
KNOW-HOW WHERE IT COUNTS
You need experienced energy professionals that you can trust
Finding the right energy efficiency solutions is often either too confusing or simply outside your operating budget.
But Origyn International removes both of those barriers, making it possible for manufacturers to achieve their financial and environmental goals through profitable and affordable energy efficiency programs.
With over a quarter-century of energy efficiency experience, we’ve been solving energy challenges for manufacturing clients longer than just about anyone else.
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THE CASE FOR LOWER ENERGY COSTS
Energy efficiency is now more important than ever
Industry uses more than one-third of the energy consumed in the United States—and even more when you factor in product transportation. The escalating costs for natural gas and oil clearly have made a major impact for manufacturers in America that, left unaddressed, could hurt their competitiveness in world markets.
Moreover, energy experts predict that global market pressures on oil and gas could ensure that high prices will be with us for some time.
That means manufacturing is a prime area for seeking ways to be more energy efficient. Even small gains can have big impacts when scaled over all operations.
And industry executives agree that energy efficiency is a prime concern, party due to a focus on the bottom line, but also growing regulatory pressure to become more environmentally conscious.
77%
The percentage of U.S. manufacturers who have stated that energy efficiency will be a key part of their long-term profitability (source: US Dept of Energy)
SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOOD SENSE
Featured Services
Power Solutions
The average voltage supplied in the U.S. is 493 volts – but most motors and equipment are optimized at 460 volts. So when the power company sends electricity to your manufacturing facility, that supply is almost always more than what you need – but the electric company still charges you for the entire supply.
And this is costing you money – and a lot of it – adding as much as 20% or more to your electricity bill. Plus, ‘overvoltage’ can dramatically shorten the life expectancy of equipment trying to handle the excess voltage (higher voltage is usually transformed into heat).
What you need is our power optimization program.
♦ By making sure you are only paying for the electricity your facility actually uses – and nothing more – you can see electric costs drop an average of 5-15% (in some cases, we have seen this to be as high as 21%).
♦ Voltage-sensitive equipment – such as induction motors found in HVAC systems, pumps, exhaust fans, and even some types of older lighting such as halogens and incandescents – are very susceptible to sudden changes in electrical voltage, causing repeated stress and heat which ultimately can reduce their life expectancy.
With power optimization, equipment lasts significantly longer. That means lower replacement and maintenance costs – your equipment will operate as efficiently as possible at all times, while the long-term usability of that equipment will be maximized.
Water Conservation
Water and sewer expenses have increasingly become a significant operating expense for many manufacturing facilities, and every indication is that it will only get more expensive in the years ahead.
This makes water efficiency solutions critical elements in keeping your operating costs under control.
But it’s not just about low-flow faucets and shutting off the sprinklers. To truly optimize water and sewer spending, you need to address how water is used in cooling your facility as well as the toilets it has in use.
♦ Cooling towers account for approximately 30% of a facility’s total water usage. Keeping them running efficiently is critical to keeping your water costs in check.
♦ According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), every day that a toilet leak goes undetected can result in as much as 300 gallons of water lost – per DAY. And that’s just for a single leaking toilet; multiply that by dozens – even hundreds – of toilets in a facility, and the amount of money being lost adds up rapidly.
Lighting
For most manufacturing facilities, lighting is a significant component of their electricity costs.
Annually, commercial and industrial facilities use approximately 19% to 30% of their electricity just for lighting. That makes upgrading your lighting an excellent place to look to reduce your electricity costs.
♦ Although it can be a challenge to specifically pinpoint the exact monetary value of how efficient lighting impacts worker productivity, there is little doubt – and plenty of evidence – that workers are more productive if they are working in a better-lit environment with less glare, better color rendering and no annoying ‘hums’ or ‘flickers’.
♦ A considerable amount of electricity is produced by local power plants to power all those ineffecient lights, which pumps tons of pollution into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming, acid rain, and many other environmental problems. By consuming less electricity through effecient lighting, a building can help reduce harmful emissions.
♦ Retrofit solutions commonly involve upgrading incandescent and fluorescent fixtures to more advanced, lower maintenance LED’s. Additionally, solutions can include lighting controls, motion sensors, and adjustments to light color and intensity.
HVAC
A facility’s HVAC system has power requirements that make up a large amount of its energy consumption. And the key to HVAC optimization starts with the operation of the chillers and chilled water pumps.
♦ Lower Electricity and Maintenance Costs: Advanced chiller optimization is commonly recognized as a proven and reliable way for facilities to reduce the amount of money you are paying to run and operate your HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Most existing systems waste money cooling a facility (as much as one out of every three dollars spent). Chiller optimization can remove that inefficiency, increasing system capacity and delivering long-term energy savings.
Clients typically see electric savings from 10% to 40%, and wear and tear on chiller equipment – motors, pumps, compressors, fans – are dramatically reduced, extending their lifespan.
♦ Improved Occupant Comfort: Facilities of all sizes are under pressure to keep energy costs low while still delivering worker comfort.
Advanced chiller optimization allows facility operators to regulate and maintain the right temperature with incredible precision. In some cases, clients have reported as high as a 90% reduction in temperature complaints.
And with the decrease in hot and cold calls, facility support staff have more time available for preventative maintenance activities.
♦ Environmental Sustainability: Advanced chiller optimization has been a sensible and proven path to helping our clients achieve their environmental objectives – not only through reductions in energy consumption, but with the capacity to effectively measure and track energy consumption trends and proactively anticipated potential demand requirements.
We are now living in a COVID world. It has impacted every facet of our lives: How we work, shop, learn and live have all been altered in substantial – and likely permanent – ways.
Every manufacturing facility needs a solution that reliably provides pathogen control and breathable clean air. Origyn can help eliminate the guesswork from how to properly operate your facility in today’s new COVID reality with a safe, healthy and affordable indoor air solution.
No matter what kind of facility you have, our indoor air solutions can get the job done.
♦ Facilities that are free of airborne allergens, bacteria, viruses, and VOCs contribute to improved worker performance, productivity, and satisfaction.
♦ Many other ‘clean air’ solutions use ionization or ozone to help purify the air, which can lead to harmful byproduct discharge. But none of our clean-air solutions use ionization or ozone to sanitize the air, making them safe and effective for use in all facility types and applications.
Clean Indoor Air
Benchmarking
Chances are, you are keenly familiar with companies measuring the performance of their products and services by comparing them with what their competitors are doing.
That kind of analysis has long been recognized as a smart process by companies of all sizes.
Energy benchmarking plays a similarly and equally important role for manufacturing facility operators because it helps ensure your building’s energy performance is on par with other buildings and facilities in the area.
♦ Lowers your costs by giving you a look at where your facility is spending energy so you can then pinpoint the areas that can help reduce energy waste and deliver immediate savings.
♦ Helps increase your profits because, let’s face it, if you’re paying less for energy they you’re putting more money back into the profit column.
♦ Benchmarking is an excellent way to use the gathered data gathered and then develop or improve a better energy management program, improve operational performance, or acquire financing for other projects.
Cost Segregation
Did you acquire a property or complete a large scale new construction or property renovation in the past few years?
If so, then you may have an opportunity to accelerate your return on capital from these investments through engineered cost segregation.
Engineered cost segregation is a tax procedure authorized by the IRS that allows you to significantly accelerate the depreciation schedule for a variety of assets and improvements.
Typically, buildings are depreciated on a schedule ranging from 27.5 to 39.5 years, yet many of the fixtures and improvements that make up the building can be depreciated in as little as 5 years! These improvements usually account for at least 20% of your property’s value, but for some properties this may be up to 50%.That can make a big difference in your cash flow.
The key is to identify where these opportunities exist in your property, and Origyn International can help you do this through an engineered cost segregation study.
Fractional Energy Management
Manufacturing facilities have different energy management needs as they move through their lifecycle stages.
Basic energy solutions may be sufficient in the early stages, but as your needs grow and expand, you’ll require more involved energy services that can grow with you.
And with the rapid changes occurring in the energy-efficiency marketplace, it’s becoming even more critical to ensure your facility is achieving the greatest level of energy savings available.
All that requires the skill and expertise of an experienced Energy Manager – someone who can help you successfully navigate the every-changing energy landscape.
A full-time staff energy manager or engineer is valuable – but also expensive. Now, through Origyn’s Fractional Energy Management program, you can get the knowledge and skill of a seasoned Energy Manager – but without the added cost of hiring one.
Outsourced energy management has revolutionized the way businesses handle their utility, energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives. The Origyn Fractional Energy Management program delivers you peace of mind knowing you have the right energy expert to keep your facility on the right path to maximizing both energy savings and long-term profitability.
UPGRADE WITH NO INVESTMENT
No Budget? No Problem.
If you have been putting off energy efficiency upgrades because you ‘just don’t have the budget’, Origyn International Services may have the solution you’ve been looking for:
Through our Energy Savings as a Service program, your facility can receive all the energy efficiency upgrades it needs like lighting, clean indoor air, HVAC, power optimization, water conservation and more – all fully installed and serviced – without risking any of your own capital.
Instead, Origyn Services will make the investment for you, freeing up your capital for other more pressing issues.
The equipment and installation costs are then taken from the new energy savings that are generated through the energy costs provided by the efficiency upgrades.
You enjoy reduced operational costs that come from lower energy utilization, plus no equipment or maintenance expenses – all without spending or risking any of your own capital.
No Investment
There is no up-front or out-of-pocket expenditure – we make the investment for you.
No Debt
It’s not a loan or traditional ‘financing’, so you get complete off-balance-sheet flexibility.
No Maintenance
All the service & maintenance costs are fully included during the entire service term.
Frees Up Capital
Enjoy the benefits of reduced operational costs without spending your own capital.
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To learn more about how Origyn International can help reduce the energy costs for your manufacturing facility, simply fill out the form below, and one of our manufacturing energy specialists will connect with you.
