Energy Conservation Initiatives for Manufacturing

May 22, 2025, 9am-10:30am

This session will focus on energy conservation opportunities that Massachusetts manufacturers can take advantage of as part of the Resource Conservation (RC) alternative to toxics use reduction planning.

Background

Manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive operations in the US, consuming about one-third of the energy used and generating over a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Energy conservation, therefore, is an important tool in manufacturer’s toolbox to reduce their impact on the environment and save money. The MassSave state program works with local energy providers to guide manufacturers in discovering and implementing energy saving opportunities. This program has new initiatives to make implementation even more attractive.

Agenda

In this 90-minute webinar we will hear from the MassSave program about these new initiatives and steps you can take to identify and implement energy conservation. We will hear from a manufacturer about their experience with this program.

Speaker presentations will provide attendees with information needed to consider the various energy conservation initiatives offered through the MassSave program and consider technical aspects of implementing various changes. Hearing from an industry peer will be an important part of this conversation. Q&A with the panel will answer audience questions about technical equipment and implementation techniques.

Speakers

John Raschko, OTA (moderator)
Pam Eliason, Training Manager, TURI
MassSave program representatives
TBC – industry representative

About TURI

TURI’s mission is to develop and facilitate the adoption of safer solutions to the use of toxic chemicals.  TURI’s provides education events like this one to update stakeholders on a range of topics relevant to Toxics Use Reduction, from chemical policies to technologic advances in manufacturing, from the fundamentals of toxics use reduction planning to exploration of chemical hazards.