Innovations in Pollution Prevention: Observations from Performance Track Andy Teplitzky Team Leader, State Relations and Incentives National Environmental Performance Track EPA Headquarters Virginia EMS Conference October 8, 2008

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Performance Track - Recognizing and Driving Environmental Excellence Launched in June 2000 548 private and public member facilities in 49 states 66% manufacturing / 34% non-manufacturing Employs “carrots” to complement “sticks” Facilities address issues beyond what is covered by regulations To join, facilities must have an independently-assessed EMS, sustained record of compliance, set goals for future environmental improvements, and maintain active community outreach

New Members – Spring ‘08 = current members. = Spring 2008 new members. Performance Track facilities are in 49 states and Puerto Rico 1: 63 2: 73 3: 39 4: 98 5: 66 6: 61 7: 31 8:27 9:58 10:32 = current members. = Spring 2008 new members. Deliberative Document 10-5-2007 10

Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG Install sun tubes sub metering Pipe insulation Installing efficient lighting Check/replace/repair compressed air lines

Motion sensors Programmable thermostats Solar panels Variable frequency drives Cool roofs

Employee education Automated energy control systems Modify production schedules to account for peak energy Lean/six sigma

More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG Stack heat recovery Condensate recovery from water traps in boiler systems Enclose motors/pumps and capture waste heat for use in facility Updated, rotated, and monitored boiler operations Process cooling water stored underground Cool the water during off-peak demand (at night) when the utility rates are lower and store the water in a cool water tank to use during day

Still More Strategies to Reduce Energy and GHG Install anaerobic digester to treat organic material and capture methane gas for boilers Replacing natural gas-driven operations with bio-mass that otherwise would have been sent off-site Micro hydro electric power generators Batching shorter-term ROI projects with longer-term ROI projects to balance out the cost savings. Shifting utility cost to individual department budgets from a single facilities budget to motivate departments to become more energy efficient.

And Finally, One More Strategy to Reduce Energy and GHG Installing more efficient corn cleaning equipment that cleans by using a camera to detect an inferior grain, then uses a small blast of air to remove. The facility will use this technology as appropriate as it uses less electricity to clean the corn versus the gravity tables and large baghouses they currently utilize.

Some Energy-Related Websites You May Find Useful Save Energy Now Assessments http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/ Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Virginia http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/about/state_activities/map_new.asp?stid=VA Where to Buy Green Power in Virginia http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/buying/buying_power.shtml?state=VA Virginia Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPageID=1&State=VA&RE=1&EE=1

Strategies to Reduce Hazardous Waste Generation Replace solvent-based parts washers with aqueous-based washers; treat and recycle Bi-product synergy Institute chemical supply control systems/chemical reuse and exchange Institute strict management of change process Replace chemical cleaning with high pressure water Reduce/eliminate aerosol paint can use by replacing with bulk and brushes Use digital imaging instead of photographic analysis Use decals instead of paint

Strategies to Reduce Water Use Reuse process wastewater Optimized production sequencing to reduce rinsing of product lines Using spray impingement balls instead of full tank emersion for cleaning Low flow/dual flow toilets and on-demand faucets Planted local vegetation, xeriscaping, minimize lawns Reuse “waste” water from DI/RO process

Still More Strategies to Reduce Water Use Collect storm water and use in process/cooling water Seeking beneficial use determination from state to use waste water from offsite for on-site activities (acid gas scrubbers) Condensate water collection and reuse Use of air cooling instead of water cooling Replace water cooling with glycol in closed-loop system Alternative rinsing practices for metal finishing (e.g., reverse washing, reduced drag out) Store and reuse boiler blow down water that is normally discharged as wastewater

Federal Water Efficiency Best Management Practices http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/water/water_fedrequire.html BMP # 1 - Water Management Planning BMP # 2 - Information and Education Programs BMP # 3 - Distribution System Audits, Leak Detection and Repair BMP # 4 - Water-Efficient Landscaping BMP # 5 - Water-Efficient Irrigation BMP # 6 - Toilets and Urinals BMP # 7 - Faucets and Showerheads BMP # 8 - Boiler/Steam Systems BMP # 9 - Single-Pass Cooling Equipment BMP #10 - Cooling Tower Management BMP #11 - Commercial Kitchen Equipment BMP #12 - Laboratory/Medical Equipment BMP #13 - Other Water Use BMP #14 - Alternate Water Sources

For Further Information Andy Teplitzky (202) 566-2947 teplitzky.andy@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack Performance Track Information Center 1-888-339-PTRK (1-888-339-7875)