MDM Tools

The 1*2*3 Approach

Motor Planning Kit

How-To Guide

Tagging your motors lets everyone know what to do when a motor fails.

MDM tools demonstrate life cycle cost analysis to help you develop a plan that’s right for your company. These tools are available below.

The Helpful Resources section of the MDM web site also provides additional resources.

*The 123 Approach to Motor Management*
	Spreadsheet (xls) This simple, step-by-step calculation tool for getting started in motor management can help motor service centers, vendors, utilities, energy-efficiency organizations, and others convey the financial benefits of sound motor management to their customers.	User's Guide (pdf) This step-by-step guide explains how to use the 123 Spreadsheet. It also suggests a process for using the results to convey the financial benefits of sound motor management to your customer's management team.
Other Tools
	Updated! Simple Savings Chart (xlsm) This Chart compares annual energy costs and potential savings associated with different motor efficiency levels. New in 2011, motor speeds 1200 and 3600 rpm have been added, and updated terminology and reference materials to address the new (EISA) standards.	New! MDM Tri-fold Brochure This brochure summarizes motor management basics including opportunities to save energy by considering life cycle costs and opportunities for adjustable speed drives.

	Motor Planning Kit (pdf) This booklet provides a comprehensive overview of motor management. It details the goals and opportunities available, and describes how to pursue a variety of plans ranging from generic purchasing policies to total motor inventory.	MotorSlide Calculator This cardboard slide rule calculates annual energy costs and annual energy savings based on electricity costs, motor size, motor efficiency, and hours of operation. Available on line and in print.

	How-To Guide to Bringing Motor Management to Your Customers This online guide offers tips on helping your customers implement motor management plans.	CEE Summary of Efficiency Programs for Motors & Motor Systems (xls) Energy efficiency programs bring financial, technical and educational resources to the commercial and industrial markets. This report overviews programs that support the use of NEMA Premium® motors, ASDs, motor management services, system optimization or other energy management strategies.