Bill Rafferty
Manager
Process Improvement Engineering Section
Manufacturing Systems Department
Automation and Data Systems Division
(210) 522-5865
wrafferty@swri.org
Think energy-saving projects.
Smart material and energy management saves money, helps the environment and is good for business. We offer a variety of solutions to meet your specific goals:
With no previous knowledge of ISO14001 companies can become registered to the standard within 18 months with hands-on training and implementation assistance. ISO14001 detects and reduces waste in resources and processes, resulting in cost savings and excellent return on investment. Compliance with this standard assists companies with their compliance to local, state and national regulations. Aspects are identified and prioritized action plans developed to eliminate or reduce them.
The ISO50001 standard provides a framework to systematically identify opportunities to reduce energy use and consumption, resulting in bottom line cost savings and positive environmental impacts. A combination of hands-on training and implementation assistance is used to bring facilities in compliance and prepare them for formal registration. ISO50001 provides real cost savings at very attractive returns on investment.
E3 provides manufacturers with customized, hands-on assessments of production processes and assists with the identification and implementation of energy-saving projects. E3 builds a company's competitive advantage by:
Understanding energy usage at your facility is a critical step in determining how to conserve and save money. We use a variety of tools to conduct a comprehensive review of energy use and consumption and to identify potential energy savings. The result is a list of actionable recommendations and analysis of potential savings.
Electric consumption is typically the highest operating cost of a data center. This half-day, high level assessment uses Department of Energy tools and reporting software to identify specific actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Understanding energy usage at your facility is a critical step in determining how to conserve and save money. We use a variety of tools to conduct a comprehensive review of energy use and consumption and to identify potential energy savings. The result is a list of actionable recommendations and analysis of potential savings.
If 50% or more of your total facility energy usage is consumed by your manufacturing processes, you may be entitled to an exemption from state taxes on your utility bills. In some cases you may be eligible for a rebate of taxes previously paid. State law requires a Predominant Utility Usage Study (PUUS) to certify eligibility. We perform PUUSs and can answer your questions.
In many cases the electricity used for manufacturing is tax exempt. However, many companies continue to pay high taxes on their energy usage year after year. A Predominant Utility Usage Study (PUUS) conducted by trained our staff will provide a detailed assessment of your facilities utility usage and determine if the usage is tax exempt. The deliverable is a report and associated applications that can be submitted to gain tax exempt status, if appropriate. Companies that are currently paying taxes on exempt usage may be able to recover up to four years of back tax payments. A PUUS typically takes approximately one week to complete with 2–3 days required on site.
Texas cities in the South Central TMAC Region include: Austin, Georgetown, New Braunfels, Round Rock, San Angelo, San Antonio, San Marcos, Seguin, Temple, Uvalde, Victoria, and Waco.
energy management • ISO 50001 • environmental management • ISO 14001 • E3 • assessments • predominant utility usage studies (PUUS) • conservation • efficiency • sustainability • carbon footprint • waste management • consumption • demand management • tax exemption
