Under the Industrial Energy Audit Incentive program, Bitumar Inc., a manufacturer of liquid asphalt, had an audit of its Montréal plant carried out in 2003. 

This benchmarking analysis of the Canadian fish processing sector examines the energy consumption and costs for appropriate production stages for each fish processing group.

The analysis is limited to the ongoing operations of the processing plants, starting with the landing of the fish/lobster and ending with freezer/cooler storage of the final product. 

The focus of this analysis is the mining and concentration operations of open-pit mines of MAC members. Nine mining/milling operations participated in the project, and the sample specifically included the operations of gold, oil sands and iron ore establishments. 

The focus of this analysis is the mining and concentration operations of underground bulk mines of MAC members. Eleven mining/milling operations participated in the project, and the sample specifically included the operations of both base metals and precious metals establishments. 

This report presents an overview of the sector's energy consumption and energy drivers, summarizes the responses to the benchmarking survey, and highlights energy-related best practices in this sector. Two self-evaluation tools that organizations can use to rate their energy management practices are also included. 

Energy costs rising? Efficiency way down? Heat losses out of control? To help Canadian industry cope with the challenge of improving energy efficiency in boilers and heaters, the Office of Energy Efficiency of NRCan, in partnership with Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Union Gas Limited and Enbridge Gas Distribution (formerly Enbridge Consumers Gas), has published a guide to address these concerns.

Boilers and Heaters - Improving Energy Efficiency focuses on giving practical tips for improving the energy effectiveness of boiler and heater operations. It aims to stimulate thinking about the ways to achieve greater efficiency and to lessen the environmental consequences of energy use, in keeping with the Government of Canada's policy on climate change.

**The electronic versions of this publication are temporarily unavailable. 

Energy Ideas at Work
Discover how CIPEC Industries saved close to $3.4 billion in purchased energy costs! 

Canadian companies are increasingly relying on CIPEC for the guidance and expertise they need to curtail energy costs and boost profitability. As a result of CIPEC's efforts, the more than 5000 companies that represent over 98 percent of Canadian industry have reduced their combined energy intensity by 8.7 percent between 1990 and 2003, or an average of 0.7 percent per year. Improved energy management enabled Canadian industry to avoid approximately $3.4 billion in purchased energy in 2003, enough energy to meet the energy required to heat 4.8 million Canadian households for one year. Had energy intensity remained constant, industry's greenhouse gas emissions would have been 27.8 megatonnes higher. 

The Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) salutes the Industrial Energy Innovators featured in this fifth edition of CIPEC Success Stories. These companies demonstrate that energy efficiency gains are possible across all industrial sectors in all regions of Canada. Since 1998, CIPEC's Success Stories have featured more than 50 companies that embrace energy efficiency innovation and, through their unique vision and perspective, inspire others to advance energy efficiency programs. 

Produced by the Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada, this edition of the guide - first published in 1981 and revised in 1993 - has been extensively rewritten and updated with the latest information available. Reflecting 27 years of energy efficiency experience, the guide focuses on reducing energy-related greenhouse gases (GHGs) through profit-enhancing, energy efficiency measures that will increase the competitiveness of Canadian industry. 

Spot ways to reduce the energy your compressed air system uses. 

This report presents an overview of the energy consumption, energy use by type, energy-related greenhouse gas emissions and the relationship between energy efficiency and rate of production for the Canadian potash industry. The report also presents inter-mine comparisons of energy consumption for the nine conventional mining/milling operations. In addition to the energy consumption benchmarking data, a summary of energy management practices and areas of opportunity for improvement is presented. 

This guide focuses on energy used in the production of cement clinker, as all plants produce clinker but do not necessarily produce finished cement. 

The purpose of this document is to provide such a tool where one's own refinery can be compared to others to allow the manager to make reasonable, appropriate decisions about energy use and efficiency. 

This document addresses two key questions: What is the potential for energy use reduction in pulp and paper mills and how can this reduction be achieved?

To illustrate the potential to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions, benchmarking studies were performed for the two largest production segments of the Canadian pulp and paper industry: kraft market pulp and newsprint. In each case, the energy consumption for a modern mill was determined using current proven technology and compared with that for existing Canadian mills. 

A joint project of the Brewers Association of Canada, Natural Resources Canada and the CIPEC Brewing Industry Sector Task Force, this guide is full of energy-saving information for large and small operations. Outlined are opportunities specific to the brewing industry, their implementation, and a rationale for the sound management of energy and utilities within the larger management of breweries. The guide's appendices offer useful data, contact information, case studies and comprehensive checklists. 

A collaborative effort of the Rubber Association of Canada, Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency and CIPEC, this guide provides rubber product manufacturers with information on identifying energy efficiency opportunities for their facilities and processes, shows how to reduce energy costs, and provides a list of questions that can be used in an energy audit. 

Developed by the Council of Forest Industries and CIPEC, this guide offers information on energy efficiency opportunities specific to the solid wood industry, new energy efficiency technologies, program assessment and an action plan for natural gas and electrical energy savings. The guide includes a poster that shows potential electrical energy savings as a percentage of total electricity used by a typical sawmill. It also shows how a mill that spends $1.5 million annually on electricity can save $231,000 per year. 

Written for all levels of management and operational staff, this handbook aims to give a structured and practical understanding of an Energy Management Information System (EMIS) and to serve as an instruction guide for its implementation. The EMIS handbook can be an integral part of a company's Energy Management Program (EMP) because it covers all aspects of an EMIS - including metering, data collection, data analysis, reporting and cost/benefit analyses. 

Innovative Financing Case Study 

Prepared for the National Dairy Council of Canada by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency 

This guide is designed to give pulp and paper engineers a practical, concise, step-by-step approach for improving the energy efficiency of a kraft mill. Outlined are energy audits, benchmarking against existing and new mills, technical literature, impacts on mill systems and projecting cost savings. 

The Energy-Efficient Motor Systems Assessment Guide contains tools designed to raise awareness of motor system management concepts, identify performance-improvement potential and facilitate the evaluation of motor system improvement plans. 

This guide was produced by Wardrop Engineering with the National Dairy Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency and the CIPEC Dairy Task Force. The guide contains checklists for all processes of the dairy industry and offers several no- and low-cost energy-saving ideas. 

Energy efficiency is good for business and pays for itself, financially and otherwise. This brochure provides an overview of EnerGuide for Industry, which offers comprehensive Web-based information on the purchase, operation and maintenance of energy-efficient industrial equipment. 

Produced by the Aluminum Association of Canada and Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, this publication shows how reduced energy consumption can often achieve better output performance. Outlined are energy efficiency measures common to all industrial sectors and measures that are specific to melting furnaces in the aluminum sector, including how to optimize burner placement inside reverberatory furnaces. 

Evaluate your HVAC system and identify where energy is wasted and where there are opportunities for greater efficiency. 

This document deals with tax issues that could affect businesses that enter into an energy performance contract (EPC). It reviews the implications for EPCs of federal and provincial income tax, taxes on capital and sales taxes. 

Make a Difference by becoming an Industrial Energy Innovator. Your company will get access to financial incentives, a wealth of information at your fingertips and recognition for corporate responsibility. Not only will your bottom line benefit, but you will also contribute to a healthier environment and lend support to Canada¿s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) that contribute to climate change. 

Innovative Financing Case Study. 

Spot ways to reduce the energy your lighting system uses. Inventory 

When it comes to energy efficiency, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is applying the same focus and commitment to energy efficiency that has made it a leader in a range of food industry categories. 

In April 2004, the CCA Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Council made energy reduction a priority for the road building industry. With funding from CIPEC, CCA contracted the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute to work with its members on a road rehabilitation energy-reduction guide for Canadian road builders. The recommendations in this guide are based in part on an energy use survey conducted by the Institute. 

A crucial part of a successful energy management program is getting your employees on board. Much of your organization's success will depend on your employees' awareness and understanding of energy efficiency and their investment in helping you achieve your energy management goals. 

Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) offers a free, ready-to-use tool-kit filled with resources that will help you develop and deliver an effective Employee Awareness Program (EAP). 

Analysing the costs and benefits of different industrial motors can be a daunting task. The Canadian Motor Selection Tool - CanMOST - makes the job simpler. 

This 10-minute video explores the problem of leaks in compressed air systems and explains how to detect and repair them. The video comes with a poster and complements the OEE's Tips for Energy Managers Toolkit for Your Industrial Employee Awareness Program. 

The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) video offered through the Office of Energy Efficiency at NRCan demonstrates how variable frequency drives generally work and their application in industry.