This initiative is part of DOE's Windows and Glazings Program. In the year 2010, this broader program is expected to generate: Energy cost savings of $0.8 billion Energy savings of 0.11 quads Carbon-equivalent savings of 2.3 MMT DOE's Superwindow Collaborative is expected to double the energy efficiency of the average window sold in 2005. In achieving its goals, the collaborative is expected to improve the thermal properties of the windows sold in terms of both their heating and cooling energy properties: reducing the average U value of windows sold from 0.65 to 0.25 in heating climates, and switching from clear to spectrally selective cool glazings in the southern part of the country. Every year residential windows in the United States are responsible for about 2.0 quads of energy use and 40 MMTCE. If all residential buildings used currently available--but not extensively deployed-high-performance window technologies, annual window energy use could be reduced by 1.2 quads, and annual carbon emissions by about 18 MMT. Certain fundamental constraints limit the achievement of this technical potential: (1) the window-selection and specification process, by which end users (e.g., home owners, builders, renovators, and architects) are capable and motivated to choose the energy-efficient window technologies, and (2) the availability of high-performance glazing and window technologies and the ability of the industry to produce such technologies at affordable prices and in adequate volumes. As an offshoot of one of DOE's buildings research programs, the Superwindow Collaborative supports highly leveraged industry-user-government teams in transforming the market and industry toward production and use of energy-efficient windows. Another industry team will be coordinated through the Primary Glass Manufacturers Association. Growth in market penetration of Low-E and other high-energy-performance windows has slowed and is now about one-third of the market. DOE-industry teams will work to re-accelerate this growth to more than double the penetration of highenergy-performance window systems. These teams will strive to upgrade their specific technologies—e.g., vinyl windows and glass-coating processes and technologies. Superwindow Collaboratives will produce and provide tools and information products for window manufacturers, along with detailed training by producer and user teams. Some of the private and public-sector partners DOE will be collaborating with are the National Fenestration Rating Council, utilities, window component manufacturers, glass manufacturers, window system manufacturers, states, retailers, and the architect-engineer community. Contact: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Customer Service Center, 1-800-363-3732 (Domestic) or 703-297-8391 (International). This action is expected to expand markets for energy-efficient lighting products through coordinated federal programs primarily targeting residential lighting. The action is based on a comprehensive strategy to convert incandescent lighting to energy-efficient alternatives by delivering a portfolio of products to meet a range of needs over an extended time horizon. The objectives are to promote: use and improvement of compact fluorescent products (CFLs), ■ conversion of high-energy-using fixtures to dedicated CFL fixtures, and ■filling-in a key product gap with a low-cost, drop-in replacement for standard incandescent light bulbs. A first step already taken under this action at the federal level is a procurement effort jointly led by Office of the Secretary of Defense and DoD's Defense Supply Center-Richmond, implemented with the joint support of the DOE and EPA. DoD is seeking to purchase low-cost, drop-in replacement products for standard-sized light bulbs that provide at least a 30 percent energy savings, compared to traditional incandescent lamps. DoD is serving as the "anchor buyer" in an effort that ultimately will involve state and local agencies and private-sector procurement offices. Once new products have been introduced to the market through this mass procurement, additional efforts will be imple. mented to further enhance their market penetration. Contacts: Tracy Narel, EPA, Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Division, 202-233-9145, Bill Noel, DOE, 202-586-6149. This initiative is part of DOE's Space Conditioning Program. In the year 2010, this broader program is anticipated to generate: ■ Energy cost savings of $1.1 billion ■ Energy savings of 0.13 quads ■ Carbon-equivalent savings of 3.5 MMT The Fuel Cells initiative offers a unique technology that can revolutionize the way building power, heating, cooling, and hot water are generated and maintained. No other cogeneration system can generate electricity, provide heat, and hot water with the low emission, low noise, and high efficiency of the fuel cell. Fuel cells have a large potential to reduce carbon emissions in power generation and buildings. Among other energy sources, fuel cells can be powered by hydrogen. They produce both electrical and thermal energy through an electrochemical reaction, and they have exceptionally high efficiencies with water as the only by-product. The principal obstacle to widespread use of this technology is its high cost, although a very large potential exists for reducing those costs. DOE's initial goal is to develop low-cost, 50-kilowatt fuel cell technologies that use reformed methane to produce hydrogen fuel to power commercial buildings. DOE will research methane steam reforming for the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell, low-cost, high-performance membranes; CO-tolerant catalysts, and lightweight, high-conductivity electrodes (bi-polar plates). DOE will also develop lower-cost materials and fuel reformers to produce the hydrogen fuel. Toward this end, DOE will work closely with researchers, fuel cell manufacturers, and the gas industry to develop and deploy low-cost PEM fuel cells to demonstrate their high efficiency, low noise, and low carbon production. Within the next four years, DOE plans to complete: a methane reformer breadboard system, system-level tests, field testing, and a prototype for installation in buildings. Since fuel cells in buildings would differ considerably from those used in automobiles, the 50-kilowatt fuel cell will be developed in conjunction with DOE's advanced automotive technology program. Achievements Four contracts are in place that focus on: membrane research, natural gas reforming, catalyst development for CO tolerance, and bi-polar plate development. Contact: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Customer Service Center, 1-800-363-3732 (Domestic) or 703-297-8391 (International). Since electric motor-driven system applications account for more than 70 percent of U.S. industrial energy consumption, Motor Challenge is geared at harnessing the tremendous potential energy cost savings that will accrue once system inefficiencies are identified and reduced. Motor Challenge is a voluntary partnership program between DOE and industry to promote the adoption of a systems approach to developing, purchasing, and managing motors, drives, and motor-driven equipment, thereby increasing energy efficiency, enhancing productivity, and improving environmental quality. Motor Challenge is comprised of four integrated program elements: Industry Partnerships (trade associations and industry groups); Allied Partnerships (non-end-user companies, along with suppliers, distributors, utilities, etc.); Excellence Partnerships (end-user industrial companies); and Showcase Demonstrations (technically focused projects at industrial plants). These partnerships aim to develop and deliver new tools, information, best practices, and industry case studies to assist manufacturers in making more informed management decisions about motor-driven systems. In addition to program elements, Motor Challenge offers numerous products and services. These include MotorMaster Plus, an electric-motor decision and management software tool; a periodic newsletter, Turning Point, showcase demonstration project case studies; pumping system optimization workshops; and the Information Clearinghouse, which maintains the Motor Challenge Web Page (http://www.motor.doe.gov) and responds to partner inquiries. The Showcase Demonstrations bring together motor system users, equipment manufacturers, utility companies, and state energy offices to host the design, engineering, installation, and operation of projects using technology and engineering to optimize electric motor systems. Achievements The Motor Challenge program was officially launched in October 1993, with 44 organizations designated as Charter Partners. ■ As of June 1997, 2,000 organizations had enlisted with over 125 Allied Partners (suppliers, distributors, util. ities, and state agencies) who are disseminating Motor Challenge products, tools, and software to thousands of industrial end users. ■The Information Clearinghouse has responded to over 800 calls a month requesting information and tech. nical assistance. More than 250 downlink sites with an audience of over 8,000 viewed the "Efficient Motor Systems. Strategies for Success" teleconference on May 23, 1995. DOE has completed 10 showcase demonstrations, and has 15 ongoing projects representing an industry investment of $10 million. The estimated annual energy savings represents 100 million kilowatt-hours a year, or the equivalent amount of electricity supplied to over 5,000 homes a year. Contact: Motor Challenge Information Clearinghouse, 1-800-862-2086 (Domestic) or 703-297-8391 (International). Industrial Assessment Centers (Climate Plan Action 15) In the year 2010, Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) are expected to generate: Energy cost savings of $0.4 billion Energy savings of 0.08 quads Carbon-equivalent savings of 1.9 MMT Over 80 percent of industrial energy is consumed by manufacturing. Smaller manufacturing firms rarely have inhouse expertise or staff to address energy-efficiency and waste-minimization improvements. Since 1976, DOE has sponsored energy audits for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Conducted by the IACs at 30 universities across the country, these audits provide recommendations to help manufacturers control costs and improve energy efficiency. In addition to evaluating industrial energy use, IACs make recommendations for minimizing wastes and for improving productivity, and conduct energy-productivity and waste-reduction analyses. Under the IAC program, teams of engineering faculty and students perform the industrial assessments. Each school completes approximately 25 assessments a year for plants within a 150-mile radius of its campus. Partnering plants must be in compliance with standard industrial codes 20-39, must have gross sales below $75 million at the plant site, must employ fewer than 500 people, must have a utility bill of $75,000-$1,750,000, and must lack the technical skill to perform the assessment on their own. Achievements Since 1976 the program has conducted over 7,000 energy assessments. Approximately 2,100 students who have participated in the program through their university have received energy-efficiency and waste-management training. This experience gives them access to better opportunities upon graduation. Via the Internet, utilities, manufacturing firms, and the general public may access IAC results and recom mendations from a data base that holds the results of all assessments since 1981 A training manual and "Self Assessments" workbooks were produced for both small and large plants. These materials are available on the Internet at http://www.oit.doe.gov/access iac.html Contact: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Customer Service Center, 1-800-363-3732 (Domestic) or 703-287-8391 (International). |