Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable Training
Green Enterprise Training
Green Generalist (Green 101) (8 hours)
A one day introduction to green concepts, key environmental issues and the components of sustainability.
Green Enterprise Development Series (48 hours)
48 hours of module training focused on the key aspects of green.
*Water Conservation (8 hours)
Learn the principles and practices used in the operation and design of water systems.
*Air Emissions and Pollution Solutions (8 hours)
Learn how to use innovative methods to improve and reduce air pollution.
*Solid Waste Management: Dumpster Dive (8 hours)
Understand the importance of the entire product lifestyle and its impact on your bottom line.
*Green Chemistry: Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management (8 hours)
A fun, fast-paced workshop applying green chemistry concepts and techniques.
*Energy Management (8 hours)
Learn how to manage energy usage and invest in energy efficiency to cut energy costs and reduce carbon footprint.
*Sustainability in Practice (8 hours)
Learn how to translate a vision into a continuous and sustainable program.
Environmental Waste Stream Mapping (8 hours)
Learn how green thinking can be applied to reduce or remove waste stream output.
*Courses with an asterisk are included in the Green Specialist: Green Enterprise Development Series – Level 2.
Practical Energy
Practical Energy Training
Practical Energy (8 hours)
A full day course that covers the key aspects of all Practical Energy modules listed below.
Lighting (1-1.5 hours)
Learn about the importance of selecting the appropriate lighting & how to calculate the return on investment associated with replacing conventional lighting.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (1-1.5 hours)
Learn the importance of monitoring, adjusting, and controlling the HVAC system.
Boiler, Steam, and Hot Water Systems (1-1.5 hours)
Understand the energy saving potential of selecting the appropriate steam trap & the importance of proper insulation of pipes.
Industrial Ventilation, Fans, Dust Collectors (1-1.5 hours)
Focus on identifying items in your current ventilation system that increase power consumption.
Motors (1-1.5 hours)
Teaches participants how to recognize opportunities that exist for reducing energy usage by proper selection and maintenance of motors.
Conveyors (1-1.5 hours)
Focus on identification of the various types of conveyors and their applications.
Compressed Air (1-1.5 hours)
Learn about the energy costs associated with compressed air systems.
Production Equipment, Hand Tools (1-1.5 hours)
Attendees learn about the energy consumption of electric power tools versus pneumatic power tools.
Chillers and Cooling Towers (1-1.5 hours)
An overview of how chillers and cooling towers work & how to minimize energy consumption in existing systems.
Renewable Energy (1-1.5 hours)
Learn about the various renewable energy sources available today & an overview of alternative means for reducing energy costs in your company.
Special Process Energy Analysis (1-1.5 hours)
Focus on refrigeration/freezing and process heating.
Practical Energy Services
Lean and Clean Value Stream Mapping
On-Site Assessment
Implementation Assistance
Sustainable Assessments
Energy Assessments Available at NO CHARGE to Alabama Manufacturers
Thanks to a U.S. Department of Energy grant that is being managed through ADECA-Energy Division - Manufacturers located within the state of Alabama can request an Energy Assessment at No Charge to the company. The Energy Assessment provided is valued from $ 4,000 to $8,000. The Alabama Technology Network and Alabama Industrial Assessment Center are conducting the assessments.
Already 30 Alabama Manufacturing companies have benefited from the assessments, with an average of $102, 873 of identified energy savings per company. Collectively, the identifed energy savings for these 30 companies is $3,086,182.
There is a limited number of Energy Assessments available at no charge – to take advantage of this opportunity – please email your company’s interest ASAP to Anthony Holden (holdena
uah
edu) , UAH-ATN.
Sustainable Programs
Alabama E3: Economy, Energy, and Environment
The mission of the Alabama E3 initiative is to reduce wastes, lower costs, and increase profitability for Alabama’s manufacturers. Reducing costs for Alabama manufacturers will result in increased competitiveness for the companies relative to their peers and a thriving manufacturing economy in Alabama.
E3 is a coordinated technical assistance initiative that assists manufacturers to increase profits and strengthen their future by implementing efficient production processes, reducing all wastes, lowering costs, growing jobs and driving innovation.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – Energy Division sponsors the Biomass Energy Program to assist businesses in installing biomass systems. This program is open to any industry participant in Alabama who is utilizing a biomass fuel source as a replacement for traditional fossil fuels, including waste wood, switchgrass, and landfill gas.
ADECA-Energy Division is committed to providing leadership and assistance to the citizens and organizations of the state of Alabama through the management and development of energy programs promoting energy efficiency and renwable energy.
