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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Southwest Regional Motor Management Session
Thursday, May 3, 2007, 2:00-5:00pm in Austin, Texas
Austin Energy and Motor Decisions Matter will co-host an educational and networking session on regional motor management opportunities. This session is geared toward motor distribution houses and service centers in the Austin area, as well as members of local facility management organizations. The event is open to all sponsors. If you or someone from your organization would like to participate, please contact us. Download the promotional flyer more information and registration details.

MDM National Webcast: Jump-Start Customer Conversations With MDM Tools (proposed title)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time
Join us for a Webcast exploring MDM resources that can help you get customers interested in motor management. Learn about messages and tools to help you spark conversations about the benefits of NEMA Premium motors, best practice repair, life cycle costing, and proactive planning. The Webcast will be geared toward manufacturer sales and marketing staff, EASA sales and marketing staff, and energy-efficiency program staff. View the event flyer for details.

PAST EVENTS:

MDM National Webcast: Increasing Profitability Through Motor Management
On Wednesday, March 14, over 200 participants from across the U.S. and Canada tuned in to this Webcast covering the central concepts and benefits of motor management. Visit the Webcasts page to download the full recording, as well as the PowerPoint presentation and Q&A.

MDM National Spotlight Call: Southern California Edison
On Wednesday, April 11, Ron Cobas and Tony Thacher described the programs that SCE offers for motors and drives. Visit the Spotlight page to download the presentation and notes.

See all MDM events through December, 2007.

The Manufacturer, March 2007: "Self Regulators"
This article by Barbara Axelson highlights a variety of energy-efficiency standards used by manufacturers, including those promoted through MDM, DOE, ASHRAE, and EPA ENERGYSTAR.

Automation World, March 2007: "Save the Earth While Saving Some Money"
Decreasing electricity consumption in manufacturing is both good business and a way to help reduce greenhouse gasses released by electric generating plants. This article explores the industrial sector's approach to these benefits through energy efficiency. Author and Editor Gary Mintchell interviews motor manufacturers who cite MDM as a valuable energy-efficiency resource.

Plant Engineering, March 2007: "Plugged Into Bright Ideas"
This article, by Editor Bob Vavra, describes energy-savings opportunities through energy efficiency in motors, compressed air, and boilers.

Maintenance Technology and Lubrication & Fluid Power, March and April, 2007
Both magazines run a monthly column ("Boosting Your Bottom Line") contributed by MDM project staff. The column provides a systematic discussion of motor management strategies ranging from motor planning to creating a spares inventory. Recent columns focused on understanding the true cost of electricity. Request print copies of the series.

The U.S. DOE Industrial Technology Program Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) are collaborating with the National Institute for Science and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to offer expanded services to improve the energy efficiency, environmental performance, and global competitiveness of small- and mid-sized industrial plants. Through this new partnership, IACs and MEPs will provide technical support including plant assessments, tools and information, and training opportunities.

For more information about thia and other DOE initiatives, check out the ITP E-Bulletin.