SP Energy Optimization Playbook
The SP Energy Optimization Playbook is a resource created to empower manufacturing entities in enhancing their built environments. Our goal is to equip industrial manufacturers with guidance to lay the foundation for energy optimization projects and build a compelling business case for these initiatives.
This playbook draws on the successes of industrial sustainability leaders and compiles a wealth of resources to support you through the process. It can be used as a step-by-step guide for kickstarting the energy optimization process. Depending on the maturity of your energy program, you can begin at any stage, from defining sustainability targets to implementing energy optimization strategies.
Throughout the playbook, we have incorporated insights, tools, and case studies from members of the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. These individuals have made significant strides in their decarbonization strategies and have successfully implemented various energy optimization projects. Special thanks to RENEW Energy Partners for their leadership of this effort.
SP Energy Optimization Playbook
The Energy Optimization Playbook provides a practical, step-by-step guide for manufacturers seeking to align energy performance improvements with broader operational and sustainability objectives.
Energy Optimization Toolkit
The following toolkit resources are referenced within the Energy Optimization Playbook to support key steps of the playbook process. Each tool may be freely downloaded below.
- GM Energy Treasure Maps Tool (Excel Tool)
- GM WECO Toolbox (Excel Tool)
- EPA Center for Corporate Climate Leadership Resources
- DOE’s Better Plants Program Resources
- DOE 50001 Ready Navigator Playbooks (ZIP of Word Documents)
- Task 06: Energy Team and Resources
- Task 11: EnPIs and EnBs (Energy Performance Indicators and Energy Baselines)
- Task 15: Awareness and Communication
- Task 17: Operational Controls
- Task 20: Monitoring and Measurement of the EnMS
- Task 21: Monitoring and Measurement of Energy Performance Improvement
- Task 23: Management Review
- Task 25: Continual Improvement
Acknowledgements: Sincere thanks to lead author of this document, Nicole Wilson of RENEW Energy Partners. Special thanks to the RENEW Energy Partners (RENEW) and the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment teams for their invaluable editorial support, including Aurora Fernandez, Michael Savage, Charlie Lord, and Kellen Mahoney. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the external partners and SP member reviewers who generously contributed their time and expertise. In particular, we would like to thank General Motors and Magna International for their leadership and collaboration in advancing industrial energy optimization. Their thoughtful input helped shape the guidance and recommendations outlined in this playbook.
Disclaimer: This document sets forth various findings based on information available to working group members at the time of issuance. These findings are not intended to set forth any industry rule, requirement or standard. Each Member should independently determine its own processes and practices, including, without limitation, levels, measurements, vendors, materials, equipment, energy sources, energy use, emissions, and recyclability.
Contact: Please submit any feedback on this guidance or suggestions for future improvements to info@supplierspartnership.org. For questions specific to the content of this document, please contact RENEW Energy Partners at Info@renewep.com