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E3: Economy, Energy and Environment
Events
San Antonio, TX
July 27, 2009
Media event was held at Southern Folger facility to celebrate the completion of the pilot project and to launch E3's expansion to an additional 25 companies.
- CPS Energy launches program to reduce power consumption in factories
- CPS Energy Helping Businesses
- CPS Energy First to Offer Manufacturers Lean, Clean Energy
- Southern Folger Unlocks the Tools to Energy Management
Austin, TX
September 28-30, 2009
E3 San Antonio team will present at the Society for Manufacturing Engineers' Lean to Green Manufacturing Conference in Austin, TX.
Chicago, IL
September 28-30, 2009
The E3 Columbus team will present at the Progressive Energy, Environment & Green Supply Chain
Congress in Chicago, IL.
What Is E3?
Pilot Projects
Goals
What Do Manufacturers Receive?
Partner Providers
Join Us
What is E3?
Operating under the umbrella of the Green Suppliers Network, E3 is a coordinated federal and local technical assistance initiative to help manufacturers adapt and thrive in a new business era focused on sustainability. The program provides technical assessments of production processes and training in four key areas:
- Lean
- Clean
- Energy
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Depending on the processes of a company, either large or small, the assessments and training target opportunities to:
- Maximize energy efficiency
- Reduce environmental wastes
- Identify opportunities for reducing carbon emissions
- Promote sustainable manufacturing practices and growth
- Reduce business costs
E3: Economy, Energy, and Environment - Supporting Manufacturing Leadership Through Sustainability (PPT) (6.5M) is a PowerPoint presentation that gives an overview of the E3 Program, and describes the benefits of E3, what E3 is, who is involved in E3, current E3 projects, and how to get a new E3 project started.
Pilot Projects
E3 is currently completing two pilot projects. In Columbus, Ohio, federal partner agencies are coordinating to conduct technical assessments and provide training through work with six manufacturers, the city government, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, and American Electric Power. In San Antonio, Texas, the EPA, the Department of Commerce, CPS Energy, and the city government are working with six manufacturers.
A project charter template is required for any E3 Project.
Goals
- Make manufacturing plants more energy efficient and cost effective by offering technical assessments, advice, and support.
- Reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing plants through green manufacturing practices and improvements.
- Improve the regional economy by retaining jobs in more competitive companies and positioning them for growth and job creation in emerging green industries.
- Create incumbent workers certified in a variety of 'green' skills.
- Assist manufacturers to grow and succeed in a sustainable business environment.
- Reduce overall carbon emissions by decreasing energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency of facilities.
What do Manufacturers Receive?
- A Lean Review that leads to increased productivity and reduced costs
- An Energy Audit that provides tools and insights for reducing energy demand and costs
- A Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Evaluation that teaches manufacturers how to calculate GHG emissions and evaluate reduction strategies
- A Clean Review that results in water and energy conservation, reduced emissions, and additional cost savings
- Post-Assessment Recommendations that guide each facility toward improvements in overall efficiency, reduced waste, more efficient use of resources including energy and water, and cost savings.
Partner Providers
E3 draws upon and coordinates resources from:
- EPA's Green Suppliers Network and Climate Leaders Program
- Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) Save Energy Now
- Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
- Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration
- Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Program (SBDC)
- State Pollution Prevention programs and State Energy offices
- Mayors and county executives of local governments
- Utility companies
- Manufacturing enterprises
- Municipal, regional organizations, and universities
Join Us
Tom Murray (murray.tom-HQ@epa.gov)
Phone: 202-564-8829
Kris Pierre (pierre.kristin@epa.gov)
Phone: 202-564-8837
Alex Folk (folk.alex@nist.gov)
Phone: 301-975-8089
Verena Radulovic
(radulovic.verena@epa.gov)
Phone: 202-343-9845