Based on the cost-effectiveness methodology outlined here, the portion of the industrial potential that is cost-effective is 228 average megawatts in 2027, 415 average megawatts in 2032, and 632 average megawatts in 2041. The cost-effective potential by end-use for 2027, 2032, and 2041 is provided in the table below. The purpose of this table is to show the major sources of energy efficiency identified in the Council’s 2021 Power Plan. It is not intended to dictate either the specific measures or the pace of their acquisition to be included in utility or system benefits charge administrator programs.
| Cost-Effective EE Potential (aMW) | ||||
| Measure Bundle | 2027 | 2032 | 2041 | Description |
| Compressed Air | 19 | 33 | 42 | System optimization and compressed air demand reduction |
| Energy Management | 54 | 112 | 140 | Strategic Energy Management and other optimization programs |
| Fans and Blowers | 14 | 39 | 98 | Efficient fan motors, upgrade to variable speed and trim applications |
| HVAC | 21 | 29 | 32 | Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning of industrial spaces |
| Lighting | 51 | 73 | 80 | Lighting upgrades for 1, 2 and 3-shift operations |
| Material Handling and Processing | 9 | 24 | 47 | Efficient motor upgrades and addition of variable speed drives |
| Other | <1 | 1 | 4 | Pollution control, new arc furnace, and miscellaneous industry-specific measures |
| Pumps | 27 | 67 | 128 | Efficient pump upgrades, addition of variable speed drives, pump system optimization |
| Refrigeration | 24 | 41 | 64 | Low and medium temperature refrigeration system improvements |
| Water/Wastewater | 8 | 12 | 13 | Water supply and wastewater treatment equipment optimization, primarily pumps |
| Total | 228 | 429 | 647 | |