Real Savings
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Case Study Highlights
Long Form Case Studies
Keller Development is a leading housing developer and general contractor that specializes in single and multifamily property development. To help save on overall energy costs throughout their communities, Keller met with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) to discuss their energy efficiency opportunities. After discussing the company’s goals, I&M recommended the HVAC Midstream Program.
As one of our participating dealer-distributors, Keller received an instant discount at the point of purchase for their new heat pump units. By installing energy-efficient HVAC equipment on their properties from the start, they saved over 63,000 kWh annually. That’s over $10,710 saved each year.
Project Results and Stats
Industry:
Housing
Product:
Efficient air-cooling and heating solutions
Estimated annual energy savings:
Over 63,000 kWh
Estimated annual cost savings:
$10,710
Project payback:
4 months
Rebate amount:
$23,450
GAST Manufacturing, Inc. specializes in offering cost effective air-moving solutions for a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, environmental cleanup applications, and industrial manufacturing. To help save on overall energy costs, GAST met with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) to discuss their energy efficiency opportunities. Through conversation, I&M recommended a Find & Fix compressed air leak study and repair. This two-step study first identifies where air leaks are present, then repairs them to minimize energy waste.
Working with one of our participating trade allies, the study identified over 190 leaks, of which more than 75% were able to be immediately repaired. The result, over 779,000 kWh saved annually by repairing the compressed air leaks. That’s over $93,500 saved each year! Learn more.
Project Results and Stats
Industry:
Manufacturing
Product:
Quality air-moving solutions
Time to install:
Two Weeks
Estimated annual energy savings:
Over 779,000 kWh
Estimated annual cost savings:
$93,500
Project payback:
4 months
Rebate amount:
$22,500
Global manufacturing leader JVIS and their sister company, Nova, met with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) to discuss their energy efficiency opportunities after working with the state of Michigan on similar energy waste reduction initiatives. Upon learning that similar rebates were available through I&M, they implemented multiple energy-saving upgrades, including barrel insulation for injection molding projects. JVIS worked closely with a trade ally to measure their machines. Within a month, custom barrel insulation wraps were installed and saving JVIS energy and money.
The barrel insulation is estimated to reduce the facility’s annual energy by over 2,070,000 kWh, saving JVIS and Nova over $225,000 per year. Since completing the project, JVIS and Nova are planning to partner with I&M to make other energy-efficient upgrades. Learn more
Project Results and Stats
Industry:
Manufacturing
Product:
Barrel insulation for injection molding
Time to install:
One month
Estimated annual energy savings:
Over 2,070,000 kWh
Estimated annual cost savings:
Over $225,000
Project payback:
One year
Rebate amount:
$128,690
The Opportunity
Lippert Components manufactures and supplies highly engineered, high-quality components to the recreational vehicle, marine, automotive and building products industries. With over 90 facilities in 17 states, Canada and worldwide, Lippert Components has made the choice to prioritize social impact initiatives.
To help save on energy costs, Lippert Components got in touch with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) to discuss their energy efficiency opportunities.
The Project
It all started with Lippert Component’s initiative to identify high-impact, cost-saving projects! One of those projects proposed was updating existing lighting to energy-efficient LED tubes throughout the warehouse.
Working with I&M, Lippert was able to upgrade the inefficient lighting to new, rebate-eligible LEDs. Based on the savings achieved from this project and the end result, Lippert Components is looking for additional ways to utilize commercial rebate programs to make energy-efficient upgrades in other facilities. Learn more
“Working with the I&M rebate programs enabled us to provide brighter, safer work spaces for our teams, while reducing the maintenance needed. The program provided a favorable return on investment and we’re excited to duplicate this project throughout our other facilities.”
— Richard Wallock, Facility Manager, Lippert Components Plant 50-W
Project Results and Stats
The new lighting is estimated to reduce the facility’s annual energy use by over 1,000,000 kWh, saving Lippert Components over $110,000 a year.
Since completing the initial project, Lippert Components worked with I&M to upgrade another project and is looking to complete lighting retrofits at other facilities in the near future.
Industry:
Manufacturing
Product:
Lighting
Estimated annual energy savings:
Over 1,000,000 kWh
Estimated annual cost savings:
Over $110,000 a year
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