(EXTERIOR OF CUSTOM CUT COVER) (Cover Flap) (Front Cover) (Back Literature Flap) Green Electrical Upgrades: A Powerful Opportunity to Cut Cost in the Industrial Market How Can Energy-efficient Electrical Products Improve the Bottom Line for Industrial Customers? This brochure is meant to be a primer on Green Electrical Products and Solutions that have proven to reduce electrical consumption and commercial building operating costs. The Manufacturers Council of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) presents several categories of energy-efficient electrical solutions to consider. Hopefully your organization and your customers will benefit from these suggestions. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), industry and manufacturing consume approximately 32% of all U.S. energy usage—more than transportation, residential, or commercial. So as energy costs spiral upward, plant MRO managers are seeking cost-effective solutions that upgrade facilities and reduce energy costs. Green Electrical Products have made a major impact as the annual U.S. market in green building products and services has grown from over $7 billion in 2005 to more than $12 billion in 2007.* ■ DOE indicates energy systems account for roughly 80% of all industrial and manufacturing energy usage. ■ Industrial energy systems include: Motors, Pumps, Combustion, Steam, Process Heating, Combined Heat and Power, and Compressed Air. ■ Motors alone consume nearly 25% of all U.S. electricity consumption, and more than 60% of all industrial electricity. ■ Nearly 40% of warehouse electricity is consumed by lighting. * According to McGraw-Hill Construction Analytics BENEFIT FROM GREEN ELECTRICAL COST SAVINGS © 2008 National Association of Electrical Distributors This brochure was created by the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) in conjunction with the NAED Manufacturers Council. This planning tool was developed for use by qualified professional electrical engineers, contractors, builders and architects involved in commercial construction and renovation projects to help raise awareness of the many ways they can adopt electrical energy-saving solutions to help reduce electrical operating costs. NAED member distributors can order quantities of this brochure for their customers by contacting NAED Customer Service by calling 888-791-2512, or online at [email protected]. Electrical engineers, contractors, builders, architects, etc. can obtain brochures at participating NAED electrical distributors. To find an NAED-Approved electrical distributor near you, go to www.naed.org and click on “Find A Member.” Green Resources According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eight Energy Intensive Industries—Aluminum, Chemical, Forest Products, Glass, Metal Casting, Mining, Petroleum Refining, and Steel— “account for a full 75% of industrial energy consumption and represent the largest opportunity to increase energy efficiency in the industrial sector.” The Industrial Technologies Program operated by DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers programs designed to help plants reduce their energy requirements. Organizations supporting Green Industrial Construction, Retrofit and Remodeling: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)—through its Industrial Technologies Program provides data, technical plant assessments, investments in technologies, and R&D. Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)—non-profit association dedicated to promoting next generation technology in homes and buildings, especially integrated systems and home/building automation. Green Building Initiative (GBI)—established Green Globes™ web-based program to streamline the process of apply- ing energy-efficient sustainable construction methods to Industrial buildings. Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)—non-profit organization established LEED® rating program, the oldest green building program and oversees LEED certification of green/sustainable buildings. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)—non-profit organization established LEED® rating program, the oldest green building program and oversees LEED certification of green/sustainable buildings. TIPS FOR PLANT MROS, ELECTRICAL SPECIFYING ENGINEERS, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS INVOLVED IN GREEN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR REHAB PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM GREEN ELECTRICAL COST SAVINGS Cover photos © Big Stock Photo, © ShutterStock, © Big Stock Photo, and courtesey of Siemens Energy & Automation. Photos this page © Big Stock Photo, courtesy of Baldor Electric, © Eimantas Buzas—Fotolia.com