CalPortland's Rillito cement plant received an energy efficiency rebate check in the amount of $71,212.70 from Tucson Electric Power.
Tucson Electric Power Commercial Energy Solutions program is an Arizona Corporation Commission approved program providing incentive funds for energy efficiency projects.
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Receiving the Check was David Bittel, plant manager of the CalPortland Rillito Cement Plant. In attendance from CalPortland; Russell Hawk plant engineer, Steve Regis senior vice president, Bruce Shafer senior vice president, Steve Coppinger vice president engineering services and William Jerald chief energy engineer[/caption]
CalPortland identified an energy efficient project that would reduce fuel and electrical consumption by replacing/improving the clinker cooler process. The cost of the CalPortland clinker cooler project was justified due to the availability of funds from the TEP Commercial Energy Solutions programme.
The new clinker cooler utilizes many new technologies. Previous cooler fans were constant speed fans with louver controls for controlling the air flow rate. These fans were replaced with 7 new variable speed fans that provided increased efficiency by controlling the speed of the fan to control the air flow. A variety of other crushing and conveying technology upgrades were also implemented to increase the energy efficiency of the system.
CalPortland implements an Energy Management program that strives for performance efficiency in order to reduce operating costs. CalPortland has received energy efficiency rebates in many other states. To date, this is the company’s largest rebate in the state of Arizona. The team at TEP provided outstanding assistance during the rebate application process, of which CalPortland is grateful.
The rebate check was presented by Cathy Ries, vice president customer services & human resources, in attendance from TEP were David Couture, manager of key accounts and Mike Lima senior customer relationship manager.
