NWFPA has embarked on a major effort to address energy issues in the food processing industry, including:
Working under contract to the Oregon Department of Energy on a project funded by the US Department of Energy to (1) assess its members needs and use of energy efficiency, conservation, productivity, and renewable resources; (2) design and implement an information portal that addresses these needs; and develop a transferable fact-finding and service model for other industry associations.
Partnering with the California League of Food Processors, Del Monte Foods, state energy offices in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, US Department of Energy, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on a State Technologies Advancement Collaborative proposal for a $730,000 grant from National Association of States Energy Officials. This project will substantially improve the energy and water use efficiency of food processors in the Western States and will result in measurable energy savings and emissions reductions.
Industrial Energy Best Practices Satellite Teleconference
November 3, 2005
Various downlink sites in the Western United States and beyond
Industrial Energy Best Practices Satellite Teleconference will include ways to cut your operating costs, best practice applications, emerging technologies, enterprise management system information, and lessons learned -- direct from the industry. Sponsorships available. For more information or if you are interested in having a downlink site, contact NWFPA at 503/327-2200
TechHelp Idaho and Washington Manufacturing Services presented a session on Lean Manufacturing principles at NWFPAs 90th Annual Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo to increase productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. The three state energy offices, the US Department of Energy, and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance were exhibitors in the Productivity and Technology Pavilions. In addition, the 4th Annual Harvesting Clean Energy Conference co-located with our Convention and the Pacific Northwest Alliance for Process Technology also met at the Convention. A series of energy efficiency workshops were held during the Convention. These workshops targeted plant supervisors and maintenance personnel, and covered topics such as Boiler Efficiency, Steam System Efficiency, Compressed Air Systems, Electrical Systems, Motor Repair, Selection and Applications, Refrigeration Efficiency, and Pumping System Efficiency.
Oregon
Oregon Renewable Energy Action Plan (Second Draft)
