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Industrial facilities can achieve significant reductions in energy consumption without the cost of major capital upgrades by participating in Strategic Energy Management (SEM). Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) offers two different approaches to SEM: 

  • Peer, cohort-driven, and
  • Sole delivery*

Multiple cohorts may be active throughout any given year, and often include multiple utility customers. Cohorts may represent one industrial segment or utilize a blended approach, which includes multiple types of industries. These engagements feature workshops that provide organizational training, technical support, and energy monitoring and reporting tools. Whether delivered in-person or virtually, these SEM activities are focused on identifying low and no-cost operations and maintenance (O&M) improvements that reduce electrical energy consumption. Each SEM engagement is a two-year commitment, with savings reported at the completion of each year. Further information is provided in this flyer.

Organizations successful in SEM have clear support from top management, designate an Energy Champion to lead implementation, and demonstrate a willingness to consider new methods and procedures to improve energy performance and reduce costs. Current and potential participants may also take advantage of Energy Project Manager (EPM), as well as the Performance Tracking System (PTS) measures. Learn more about PTS below. 

*A sole delivery approach is custom tailored to a single facility. Sole delivery is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and takes into account the savings potential, customer interest and program budget availability.