House of Representatives

State of Tennessee

 

Contact: Kara Watkins (615) 741-1975

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Dear Friends:

During peak months of the year, it is especially crucial for companies and industrial plants to utilize every possible tool to save energy, money and help prevent power disturbances.  The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is recommending a number of methods to help counteract equipment inefficiency and sensitivity that can lead to wasted energy, environmental pollution, unnecessary downtime and eventual loss in revenue.

The Comprehensive Services Program (CSP) offered by TVA and its local power distributors provide engineering services for companies including state-of-the-art power monitoring, ultrasound and infrared technology – at no cost or low cost to the customer.

The services now include:

• Detection of costly compressed air leaks
• Using thermal imaging technology to prevent damage to equipment through identifying faulty components
• Identifying potential power system conditions that can affect sensitive equipment

The U.S. Department of Energy has also introduced a new software tool called Quick PEP, designed to help managers evaluate how their plants are utilizing energy as a first step to identify long-term savings and reduce environmental emissions.  The software can be obtained through DOE’s website at www.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices.

For more information on TVA’s Comprehensive Services Program, visit www.tva.org or call your local power company.

Sincerely,

Donna Rowland
State Representative