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

Over the last decade, the campaign has developed a variety of credible, third-party tools to help demonstrate the benefits of motor efficiency, planning, and system analysis. The MDM tools and resources below are publically available, to assist decision makers interested in energy efficiency and process reliability improvement in properly designed, maintained and operated motor systems.

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 (pdf) This brochure summarizes motor management basics including opportunities to save energy by considering life cycle costs and opportunities for adjustable speed drives.

	Updated! Motor Planning Kit (pdf) This booklet provides a comprehensive overview of motor management. Updated in 2012, it details the current resources and opportunities available, and describes how to pursue a variety of plans ranging from a generic purchasing policy to a total motor inventory.	New! MDM Product List Use this two-page PDF to quickly browse a comprehensive list of MDM tools and resource, including a brief description and link to each resource on the site. Or, link or send this PDF to share with others a concise and comprehensive list of MDM tools and resources that facilitate motor management.

	New! Motor Efficiency, Selection, and Management: A Guidebook for Industrial Efficiency Programs (pdf) This CEE guidebook clarifies common motor and motor system concepts including current federal minimum motor efficiency requirements, motor selection considerations, ASD technology and energy savings assumptions, and motor management considerations.	New! CEE 2012 Motors & Motor Systems Program Summary This searchable spreadsheet identifies programs offered by CEE members for motor-driven systems and equipment. This resource provides incentive programs within the following three categories: Motors, Motor Management and Motor Systems.

	How-To Guide to Bringing Motor Management to Your Customers This online guide offers tips on helping your customers implement motor management plans.	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.