Clow Water Systems participated in the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Engery's program with objective to improve the fuel efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gases of the annealing oven and provide better oven control to improve product quality. The results were reduced CO2 emissions by more than 5.8 million pounds per year, which is equivalent to taking 520 cars off the road. See Study.
The work of the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Energy is focused on leading the transformation of a new energy economy in Ohio built on the state’s long history of excellence in manufacturing and innovation. To this end, the Office ce of Energy administers many federal and state-funded programs and provides technical assistance on clean energy technologies to improve the competitiveness of Ohio businesses and to enhance the quality of life of residential customers.
Among these programs is the Energy Efficiency Program for Manufacturers, which is a multi-phase energy efficiency program that helps Ohio manufacturers reduce costs through facilitation services and financial assistance that diagnose, plan, and implement cost-effective energy improvements at their facilities. Funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program and Ohio’s Advanced Energy Fund.