Region 5 P2 Round Table Discussion Cindy McComas, MnTAP March 17, 2010

EPA Region 5 Projects Medical Device –Identify and implement source reduction to reduce hazardous waste, air emissions, and packaging Machining and Metal Fabrication –P2 and E2 opportunities to reduce wastes, air emissions, wastewater loading, energy use, and GHGs Lodging and Hospitality –P2 and E2 opportunities in the hotel industry, and establish a foundation for a Green Hotel Certification program

Medical Device Industry Highlights Site Visits10Lifecore Biomedical, Medtronic St. Jude Medical, Gyrus ACMI, other Intern Project1Atritech Reduced 0.41 lbs waste/part ($5.96/part) Annual equivalent: 1640 lb and $23,840 Recommended other packaging and sterilization options Focus Group and Partnership Outreach MultipleResponsive stakeholders meeting Design of Medical Devices Poster Showcase Environmental Partnership Summit Medical Device Intern Project Lifecycle Alley Pollution Prevention Online and Video Resources WinnerUniversity of Minnesota Gold and Maroon Award, May 2009

Machining Industry Highlights Site Visits26Graco, Minnesota Twist Drill, Whirltronics, Valley Design, Harmony Enterprises, Keystone Casting, other Intern Projects2Johnson Screens - 22 recommendations - 360,230 kWh; 2.4 million gal water Roberts Automatic - 65,000 kWh, 460 pounds oil mist Focus Group and Partnership Outreach MultipleResponsive stakeholders meeting Members of Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association Online ResourcesNewUpdated and enhanced webpage upcoming to highlight machining technologies and projects

Machining Industry Milestones Product Demonstrations 2Carbon dioxide ‘snow’ machining Ultrasonic leak detection equipment and software for compressed air Product Pilots2PuriGator™ machining fluid separator CoMag separator and water polishing system for machine cooling/lubrication Industrial SavingsElectricity1.3 million kWh ($50,975/year) Gas4,020 therms ($3,430/year) Water4.6 million gallons ($27,550/year)

P2 and E2 for Minnesota Lodging Sector Letters sent to 400 hotels and resorts throughout the state Contacted 34 potential partners for outreach and marketing, including associations, chambers, etc. Scheduled two focus groups –Cancelled due to lack of interest Conducted four site visits to date

Lodging Facilities - Next Steps Administer and online survey for feedback from hotels Conduct additional assessments, including data collection and benchmarking Attend training on developing a state hotel certification program Document results and develop case studies

Sub-sector Potential Savings Technology Opportunities ElectricityFuel Machine shops 18%35%Pump/fan/motor optimization, HVAC, process heat, welding Computer and appliances 10%20%Insulation, HVAC, lighting Metal can manufacturing 11%17%Efficient motors, process heat, welding Information from study completed for Xcel Energy Energy Efficiency Sector Analysis: Metal Fabrication

Sub-sector Potential Savings Technology Opportunities ElectricityFuel Poultry15%12%Refrigeration, heat recovery, CHP Dairy12%10%Refrigeration, heat recovery, pump/fan/motor, CHP Commercial baking 15%14%Compressed air, heat recovery, improved use of ovens, pump/fan/motor optimization Information from study completed for Xcel Energy Energy Efficiency Sector Analysis: Food Processing

2009 MnTAP Outputs Activities Outputs ActualGoal Contacts (calls/ s)7501,000 Site visits Student interns66 Materials exchange successes (#) Presentations5150

2009 MnTAP Outcomes Activities Outcomes ActualGoal Waste/emissions reduction4 million lbs Materials exchanged511,687 lbs Water conserved17.6 million gal10 million gal Energy conserved 1.7 million kWh 98,489 therms 3 million kWh 300,000 therms Cost savings$1.1 million$3 million