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2012

3M, Hutchinson

Goal: Identifying solution for reducing electrical consumption related to the operation of industrial motors.

Presentation [PDF 322KB]

Ceramic Industrial Coatings, Osseo

Goal: Identify solutions to reduce solvent use and waste created during the manufacturing and clean-up processes.

Presentation [PDF 557KB]

G & K Services, St. Cloud

Goal: Determine solutions to reduce water consumption through improved wastewater treatment and reuse.

Presentation [PDF 864KB]

GE Water and Process Technologies, Minnetonka

Goal: Reduce water consumption related to the production and testing of filter products as well as the use of non-contact cooling water.

Presentation [PDF 634KB]

Graco, Minneapolis

Goal: Research the current paint line wash chemistry and making recommendations to implement changes to reduce gas, electric, and water use.

Presentation [PDF 800KB]

Land O'Lakes, Arden Hills

Goal: Research and evaluate options for managing organic waste and then develop a model that other facilities can use. Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery Board

Presentation [PDF 1.12MB]

Northern Iron and Machine, St. Paul

Goal: Validate energy and environmental savings of a three-furnance cooling system and investigate heat recovery modifications on heat treat ovens.

Presentation [PDF 953KB]

Seneca Foods, Rochester

Goal: Reduce energy use by identifying opportunities to improve steam system efficiencies.

Presentation [PDF 800KB]

Various Restaurants, Ramsey & Washington Counties

Goal: Evaluate restaurants in three geographic locations to identify opportunities for managing organic waste and to create a model for other restaurants. Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery Board

Presentation [PDF 1.12MB]

2011

August Schell Brewing Company, New Ulm

Goal: Recover waste heat from the brewing and pasteurizing processes and reduce wastewater strength charges.

City of Rogers Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rogers

Goal: Identify energy efficiency opportunities in the wastewater treatment plant.

Presentation [PDF 1.76MB]

Ecolab Inc., Eagan

Goal: Reduce energy use in the steam and compressed air systems.

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, St. Paul

Goal: Determine energy efficiency opportunities within a variety of processes at the wastewater treatment facility.

Presentation [PDF 1.61MB]

Truck Bodies Equipment International, Lake Crystal

Goal: Reduce energy use in painting, curing, ventilation, and dust collecting processes, as well as in compressed air systems.

Radisson Hotel, Bloomington

Goal: Evaluate hotel and water park energy use and develop an environmental reduction plan.

Presentation [PDF 490KB]

Salo Manufacturing, Menahga

Goal: Validate the performance of a low-styrene, soy-based, or no-styrene resin and gel-coats.

Presentation [PDF 752KB]

Uponor Inc., Apple Valley

Goal: Reduce energy use in manufacturing processes and facility.