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Industrial SPPI Partner Teaming Profile
Service/Product Provider
Industrial Partner
Prenova
5000 Olde Towne Parkway,
Marietta, GA 30068
Owens Corning
One Owens Corning Parkway,
Toledo, OH 43659
Business: Energy Process Mngnt Solutions
Golden, Dir. Industrial Field Services
Phone: 678-581-8137
Email: pgolden@prenova.com
Business: Insulation, Composites, Roofing Mtrls Pat
Fred Dannhauser, Leader, Global Energy
Phone: 419-248-6555
Email: fred.dannhauser@owenscorning.com
Owens Corning saves several million dollars with minimal investment by using Prenova
and Owens Coming's Energy Process Optimization.
Project Scope
Owens Corning uses the Energy Process Optimization system at 11 of its facilities to identify and
implement sustainable energy savings while achieving a return equaling over 3 times the cost of
implementation.
Project Summary
The Energy Process Optimization System is a methodology that obtains energy savings by optimizing the
use of existing manufacturing assets as a way to minimize the amount of capital required to achieve
savings. Additionally sub-metering was installed and sophisticated analytics were used to sustain the
savings achieved and to provide a platform for continuous improvement.
•	Energy Savings
Annual energy savings exceeded several million dollars with a 7% reduction in total energy
consumption
•	Investment
The initial total capital/expense investment was $1.3 million after applying $775,000 in rebate
funding
•	Financial Return
The average payback was less than three months, exceeding the savings-to-cost goal
•	Other Benefits
Reduced maintenance and raw materials, best practices identified, increased employee
awareness, improved the energy culture, dedicated Energy Manager assigned at each plant, and
reduced overall manufacturing variability.
Monitoring & Verifying Energy Savings
Prenova compared post-project usage with a pre-optimization baseline for each plant by using regression
analysis. Utility consumption was normalized for production metrics, site characteristics and weather
conditions.
Distinguishing Value
Prenova's hands-on approach, professionalism, and expertise helped Owens Corning to realize energy
savings by using Prenova's experts to motivate Owens Corning staff.
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