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American Foundry Society – Small Foundry ConferenceAmerican Foundry Society – Small Foundry ConferenceDecember 3-4, 2008 – Schaumburg, ILDecember 3-4, 2008 – Schaumburg, IL

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Brian Reinke, PresidentTDI Consulting, Inc.


AFS Energy SolutionsPress Release

Overview

• One of the largest expenses for metalcasters is energy.

• In 2002, the Metal Casting Sector consumed 157 trillion Btu.

• Heating & melting of metals accounted for 72% of the sector’s total energy use.

• How much are you spending on energy?

(Source US EPA Sector Strategies 2008)


Natural Gas PricesLast 9 Months Index Market


History of Gas & ElectricWholesale Prices


Greenhouse Gas (GHG)Legislation

• This fall, leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee released draft legislation that would cap greenhouse gas emissions.

• The cap-and-trade program proposed in the draft would cover facilities that emit 25,000 tons per year or more of greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: AFS e-Connections 11/18/2008


Calculating GHG Emissions(Electricity)

Input : 1,000,000 kwh of electricity , Calculation = 712 Metric tons

USEPA CO2 Equivalent Calculations: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/refs.html


http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/refs.html

Calculating GHG Emissions(Natural Gas)

– 0.1 mmbtu/1 therm * 14.47 kg C/mmbtu * 44 g CO2/12 g C * 1 metric ton/1000 kg = 0.005 metric tons CO2/therm

– Average heat content of natural gas is 0.1 mmbtus per therm (EPA 2007). Average carbon coefficient of natural gas is 14.47 kg carbon per million btu (EPA 2007). Fraction oxidized to CO2 is 100 percent (IPCC 2006).

– Carbon dioxide emissions per therm were determined by multiplying heat content times the carbon coefficient time the fraction oxidized times the ratio of the molecular weight ratio of carbon dioxide to carbon (44/12).

– Note: Due to rounding, performing the calculations given in the equations below may not return the exact results shown.


Energy SolutionsProgram Goals

• Comprehensive services to minimize utility and telecom expenses.

• Reduce risk and exposure to unexpected costs.

• Identify trusted resources to work with and on behalf of AFS Corporate Members.

• Help you save money!


Program Qualification

• Available to all AFS Corporate Members in good standing.

• Services available in continental U.S. and Canada.

• Specific services dependent on your location.


Energy SolutionsServices Overview

Utility Cost Analysis & Overcharge Recovery– Natural Gas Expenses– Electric Expenses– Telecommunications Expenses (Voice, Data,

Wireless, etc)– Water / Sewer Expenses– GHG reporting assistance

Energy Procurement Assistance Electric Conservation & Reduction Renewable (Green) Energy Solutions


Utility Cost Analysis & Overcharge Recovery

• No upfront costs; you always save money – our fee is a percentage of savings you receive.

• We review appropriate Utility tariffs and rates.• We identify billing errors & refund opportunities.• You authorize (and we recover), savings

opportunities from utility companies.• We review any Contracts that you have to ensure

you are being billed properly.


Utility Bill AnalysisSavings Results

• Since 1991, we have performed audits for over 2,000 clients across the United States.

– Our audits have identified over $80,000,000 in refunds and savings opportunities.


Utility Bill AnalysisSavings Results

• Since 1991, we have performed audits for over 2,000 clients across the United States.

– Analyzed over $300,000,000 in electric invoice costs.

– Analyzed over $250,000,000 in natural gas and oil invoice costs.

– Analyzed over $325,000,000 in telecom invoice costs.


Energy ProcurementAssistance

• Energy Procurement Management In 2007, we managed over $250,000,000 in energy procurement for clients across the US.



(Available in deregulated areas of Continental

U.S.) Supplier pays our fee.

Competitive bid management services to find the best deals for you.– Electricity– Natural Gas– Renewable energy options– Demand response incentive programs



(Available in deregulated areas of Continental

U.S.) We recommend best supplier offer for your needs. We review supplier contracts and deliver them for your signature. You sign up directly with supplier. We review ongoing billing and monitor market for future buying opportunities, making recommendations when appropriate.


Reducing Electric Usage

(Available in US and many other countries) We identify opportunities to reduce amount of electricity used in your facilities. We prepare a custom proposal for you. Savings guaranteed by Loyds of London.


How to get Started

• We provide the following Agreements that must be signed:– BASA-ACS-2008– EPSMA-ACS-2008– Letter of Authorization

• Bills and Contracts need to be copied.• Site visit is needed for Electric Conservation &

Reduction proposal preparation.


How Long Will It Take?

• Usually 8 – 12 weeks, depending on your situation.

• Procurement assistance can start at any time, but typically it is 6 months before end of current contracts.


Deliverables

• Presentation of Findings

• Energy Bid Analysis & Proposals

• Electric Conservation Proposals

• Wind Surveys


Implementation

• You must approve specific Recommendations before we implement savings.

• You are always in control; we are your advocate.• We implement bill audit Recommendations with

your utilities.• We do complete competitive bid management for

procurement opportunities.• We offer full implementation of electric

conservation system.


Energy Solutions Benefits

Most services do not require an up-front fee Virtually ALL Corporate Members

will benefit Keep more of your hard-earned

money Better utilize your staff; we do

virtually everything Reduce your risk factors in the

volatile commodities marketplace


Energy Solutions Benefits

Minimize your utility and telecom costs

Enjoy more predictable cost factors

Have qualified experts to consult with and act as your advocates

Ongoing consultation on deregulation, pricing, contract terms, etc.


For more information…

http://www.afsinc.org/energysolutions


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