What is EII Initiative?
Energy intensive manufacturers have significant potential to improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to engage with manufacturers from energy intensive industrial sectors to better understand the specific needs and issues of such manufacturers.
The initiative seeks to make it easier for energy intensive industrial companies to save energy and decarbonize by facilitating collaboration with DOE. Hear from energy intensive manufacturers on what resources will be most helpful to inform future technical assistance offerings.
The Role of DOE and the Participants
Through this multi-year initiative, DOE will trial a wide range of technical assistance resources – including energy/decarbonization assessments, specialized trainings on industrial systems and energy-related topics, and technology validations and demonstrations – while soliciting feedback from energy intensive manufacturers on what they would find most valuable on an ongoing basis. In addition, DOE will facilitate peer-based learning opportunities, scenario planning activities, financial research, case studies, and access to R&D planning and resources across other relevant DOE offices. Participating facilities will be able to choose from a set of resources based on their needs and interest.
Participants in this initiative will be asked to:
- Work with DOE to identify energy and carbon efficiency measures, test resources, and track progress
- Share best practices and lessons learned with DOE
- Provide insight on types of technical assistance with high potential for uptake among sectors
Why Participate?
In addition to improving their sustainability profile, organizations that participate can get help on controlling energy costs and receive unbiased technical assistance on energy efficiency and decarbonization. Participants will also be able to network with peers, gain access to innovation through DOE’s national laboratories, and receive help in validating their sustainability accomplishments. DOE will highlight successes through case studies and other mechanisms.
The initiative also offers facilities an opportunity to provide insight around potential offerings for a subsequent permanent program structure.