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Toward a More Energy Efficient Wisconsin (Potential Study Fact Sheet)
Published: 2010

This summary highlights several facts from the Energy Center's 2009 study to determine the amount of energy use that can be displaced through efficiency programs and other initiatives.

See also:

• Main report: Energy Efficiency and Customer-Sited Renewable Resource Potential in Wisconsin for the Years 2012 and 2018
• Executive Summary
• Energy Efficiency Appendices
• Renewable Energy Appendices

ENERGY STAR® Lighting in Two Historic Madison Buildings
Published: 2006
Standard, incandescent light bulbs are common in many areas of the UW-Madison Memorial Union and the State Capitol. In 2003, the Wisconsin Division of Energy received a grant to install ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent bulbs in socket-based fixtures in selected areas of these buildings.

Demand-Controlled HVAC for High Tech Facilities
Published: 2002 | report number: 435-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Focused Infrared Heating for Large-Volume Buildings
Published: 2002 | report number: 434-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Moisture in Cold-Climate Wall Systems: A Residential Case Study
Published: 2002 | report number: 336-1
This case study examines moisture performance of common residential wall systems. Studies effects of vapor barrier, sheathing type, and airtight construction. Also see the companion technical report Wisconsin Residential Moisture Monitoring Project: A Field Study.

Optimizing Load Sharing with Multiple Compressors: Techniques to Cut Energy Waste in Large Refrigeration Systems
Published: 2001 | report number: 334-1
Discusses part-load performance of screw and reciprocating compressors and how to share the load between multiple units.

Evaporative Condenser Control: Techniques to Cut Energy Waste in Large Refrigeration Systems
Published: 2001 | report number: 335-1
Learn about proper sizing, head pressure control, and how to determine optimum head pressure.

Ultraviolet and electron beam curing
Published: 2000 | report number: 424-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Utilities Outsourcing
Published: 2000 | report number: 421-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

What Can the Wind Do for Me?
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-5
Provides a good background and overview for people just learning about wind power.

Wind Power and the Environment
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-3
Discusses the enivronmental impacts of wind turbines: how wind power both protects and affects the environment.

Wind Power Economic Impacts
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-2
Outlines the financial impact of wind power, regarding jobs, exported money, tax payments, and benefits for landowners and farmers.

Wind power in Wisconsin
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-4
Details the use of wind power in Wisconsin and how it affects the state's environment and economics.

Wireless Sensors
Published: 2000 | report number: 428-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Snap-on Tools Eliminates Need for New Air Compressor
Published: 2000 | report number: 317-1
Learn how a Wisconsin manufacturer improved the control of their compressed air system, resulting in lower operating costs and better performance.

Oxygen Enriched Combustion Technologies
Published: 2000 | report number: 426-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Radio Frequency Drying
Published: 2000 | report number: 422-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Membrane Filtration
Published: 2000 | report number: 425-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Compressed Air Training Keeps Machining Company on the Cutting Edge
Published: 2000 | report number: 318-1
Learn how Chris Lamb of Pioneer Products in Racine implemented the Compressed Air Challenge step-by-step plan, and was able to save his company 35 percent in energy costs in less than one year.

Condensing Heat Exchangers
Published: 2000 | report number: 431-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Consolidated Papers Saves Millions by Optimizing Boiler Fans in Wisconsin Kraft Mill
Published: 2000 | report number: 321-1
Read about how a Wisconsin paper mill improved the performance of one of their boilers, which enabled them to burn more of their wood waste.

Desiccant Dehumidification
Published: 2000 | report number: 430-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Dimming Controls for High Intensity Discharge Lamps
Published: 2000 | report number: 420-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Energy Efficient Electrical Transformers
Published: 2000 | report number: 418-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Energy Submetering Fact Sheet
Published: 2000 | report number: 427-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

High Intensity Fluorescents
Published: 2000 | report number: 432-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

How a Wind Turbine Works
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-6
This four-color poster is perfect for home or office.

How Does the Wind Make Electricity?
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-1
Explains the inner workings of wind turbines and details the windiest places in the state.

Industrial Assessment Tool
Published: 2000 | report number: 316-1
Simple checklist helps you identify tried-and-true, cost-effective ways to upgrade your facility's energy efficiency and productivity. Covers steam and hot water systems, compressed air, lighting, chilled water systems, waste heat recovery, and more.

Infrared drying and curing
Published: 2000 | report number: 423-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Lost Foam Metalcasting
Published: 2000 | report number: 429-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Microwave Heating
Published: 2000 | report number: 433-1mh
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Eliminate Inappropriate Uses of Compressed Air
Published: 2000
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Technologies to Efficiently Improve Indoor Air Quality
Published: 1999 | report number: 315-1
Overview of energy-efficient heat recovery for commercial buildings. Includes information on payback, efficiency, and advantages and disadvantages of each technology.

Thermal Energy Storage
Published: 1999 | report number: 415-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Pulse Start Metal Halide Lamps
Published: 1999 | report number: 417-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Pumping System Impeller Trimming
Published: 1999 | report number: 411-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Recirculating-Flow Steam Blanchers
Published: 1999 | report number: 410-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Bagless Baghouses
Published: 1999 | report number: 414-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Choosing the Right Exit Sign
Published: 1999 | report number: 312-1
Describes options that can help you balance safety, price, and operating costs when purchasing an exit sign.

Microturbines
Published: 1999 | report number: 413-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Compressed Air System Pressure Reduction
Published: 1999 | report number: 412-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Cutting Energy Waste in Large Refrigeration Systems
Published: 1999 | report number: 314-1
Discusses some common performance problems with large refrigeration systems and suggests simple solutions.

Eau Claire Couple Impresses Neighbors with Geothermal Heat Pump
Published: 1999 | report number: 311-1
Slinky loops buried in yard keeps down asthma and energy bills.

Eight Foot T-8 Fluorescent Lamps
Published: 1999 | report number: 416-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Fan Speed Reduction
Published: 1999 | report number: 419-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Fuel Cells
Published: 1999 | report number: 408-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Home Builder Digs a Geothermal Heat Pump and Saves $500 a Year
Published: 1999 | report number: 310-1
Learn why this rural resident chose a geothermal heat pump over a propane furnace.

Use Feedwater Economizers for Waste Heat Recovery
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Recover Heat from Boiler Blowdown
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Reduce Pumping Costs Through Optimum Pipe Sizing
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Return Condensate to the Boiler
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Minimize Boiler Blowdown
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Clean Boiler Water-Side Heat Transfer Surfaces
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Improve Your Boiler's Combustion Efficiency
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Inspect and Repair Steam Traps
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Insulate Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Lines
Published: 1999
Fact sheet from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Water Commission Saves $46,000 a Year
Published: 1998 | report number: 304-1
Learn how the North Shore Water Filtration Plant cut their energy costs 12 percent by optimizing their systems.

T5 Linear Fluorescent Lamps
Published: 1998 | report number: 406-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Oscillating Combustion Valves
Published: 1998 | report number: 405-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Metal/Plastic Casting Simulation Software
Published: 1998 | report number: 404-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Board Manufacturer Saves $85,000 a Year on Energy Costs
Published: 1998 | report number: 305-1
Learn how Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's mill in Tomahawk, Wisconsin optimized a wood drying system.

Drying Up Inefficiency Saves $12,000 a Year
Published: 1998 | report number: 306-1
Learn how the Ellsworth Creamery optimized a whey dryer.

Microwave Compressed Air Desiccant Dryers
Published: 1998 | report number: 401-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Fan System Efficiency-Make It Better
Published: 1998 | report number: 303-1
Diagnoses five causes of poorly performing fan systems and outlines solutions.

Hybrid Cooling System Delivers on Performance and Electricity Savings
Published: 1998 | report number: 308-1
Learn how a new public school installed a cooling system that incorporates both gas and electric technologies to take advantage of low operating costs.

Impeller Trim Saves Heileman Brewery $19,000
Published: 1998 | report number: 307-1
Learn how a beer producer cut a pump's energy draw in half and increased productivity at the same time.

Laser Gas Analysis Sensors
Published: 1998 | report number: 400-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

LED Exit Signs
Published: 1998 | report number: 402-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.

Magnetically Coupled Adjustable Speed Drives
Published: 1998 | report number: 407-1
New technology assessment introduces the technology and discusses benefits, outlines market barriers, and lists information sources.