Nosler Receives $35,000 Incentive from Energy
Efficiency Program
Robert Nosler, CEO, and Mike
Lake, Plant Manager, of Nosler, Inc. received a check for
$35,007 from Roger Neufeld with RHT Energy Solutions on behalf
of the Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. on Wednesday, July 21.
Nosler participated in the Energy Trust’s Production
Efficiency program during the implementation of a project to
increase energy efficiency in its Bend manufacturing facility.
The program helps reimburse costs companies incur for energy
savings projects. Representatives from Economic Development for
Central Oregon were present to congratulate the company on the
successful completion of the project.
RHT’s Neufeld, a program delivery contractor for the
Energy Trust, helped Nosler evaluate options for increasing
efficiencies and prepare the Energy Trust application. The
project involved replacing two 50 hp air compressors with
modulation controls, with one 100 hp air compressor with
variable frequency drive (vfd) controls. "The variable
frequency drive adjusts to the actual usage load, rather than
maintaining a constant output," explains Neufeld. "It is a
simple change, but the long term energy savings are
significant." Nosler estimates it will save $5,792 per year on
current electric rates and a kilowatt hour savings per year of
145,864.
According to Mike Lake, "85% of the project costs for the new
air compressors were covered by the Energy Trust." This project
represents the second energy efficiency initiative Nosler has
implemented with the Energy Trust.
Robert Nosler was pleased with the success of their project and
said that the company "continues looking ahead at energy
efficient options."
Through the Energy Trust Production
Efficiency program, Oregon manufacturing and agricultural
operations that use electricity from Pacific Power or Portland
General Electric can receive special financial incentives that
either reduce the project’s payback period to 18 months,
or reimburse the company for up to 50 percent of project costs,
whichever is less. The program provides a start-to-finish
approach, beginning with a custom energy study through
overseeing system upgrades. To learn more about the Production
Efficiency program, companies can call 1-877-510-6800 or
contact Roger Neufeld directly at RHT Energy Solutions,
503-769-9119 or rgneuf@cablerocket.com.
Nosler
Inc. manufactures a full line of bullets for a wide
range of hunting and target shooting. With 100 employees,
Nosler is one of the region’s largest private employers.
RHT Energy Solutions works with the Energy Trust’s
Production Efficiency program helping identify businesses that
might benefit from the program, defining possible projects,
developing detailed studies for projects, data collection and
monitoring, cost estimates, implementation and finalizing the
incentive application process.
The Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., is an independent,
public-purpose organization dedicated to sustainable energy
efficiency and renewable energy generation. The organization
works with Oregonians to save money on energy, increase the
comfort and efficiency of homes and businesses, and move toward
energy self-reliance.
Economic Development for Central
Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to business
recruitment, expansion and economic diversification.
For additional information, contact Meg Thompson at meg@edforco.org or (541)388-3236.
