2011 results are in:
Businesses saved $3 million

One Minnesota business added 40 new jobs. Another engaged employees in reducing waste and water use and expects to save at least $72,000 annually. A third business employed interns to address waste generation and energy use and implemented changes that are saving the company over $370,000 annually in chemical and energy costs.

These three companies, as well as over 200 more businesses, worked with MnTAP at the University of Minnesota in 2011 to evaluate waste, water use, and energy use. These companies have identified solutions that will not only save money, but will reduce each facility’s environmental footprint.

Businesses that implemented changes identified by MnTAP are realizing reductions of over 5 million pounds of waste, 13.8 million gallons of water, and 7.7 million kWh and 2.1 million therms of energy. These reductions are saving companies over $3 million annually.

These results, as well as a number of success stories from businesses that worked with MnTAP in 2011, are featured in MnTAP’s environmental benefits report and this issue of the Source. Read MnTAP's Environmental Benefits Report.

2011 results are in: Businesses saved $3 million

Two interns at foundry identify solutions

Intern at treatment plant in Rogers helps increase energy efficiency

Jones Metal adds employees, reduces energy use

Facility tour helps staff see efficiency solutions at work

Team at ice cream plant reduces product loss

Beef packing facility attends training, implements energy improvements

Savings identified in hotels total $710,000

MnTAP’s work in hospitality leads to projects on organic and food waste

2012 MnTAP interns ready to identify solutions

MnTAP is seeking an engineer to help us assist Minnesota businesses

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