Our Stories
The greatest measure of our team’s success is the success and business growth our clients see as a result of implementing our solutions. When we help a Pennsylvania company succeed, we create revenue and jobs which, in turn, helps all of Pennsylvania. Please enjoy these examples of our team helping clients more effectively manage their energy and technical resources, creating unique real-world opportunities for student engagement, and benefiting Pennsylvania in a number of measurable ways.
Architectural Precast Innovations Gains Energy Savings
The PennTAP technical advisor determined that Architectural Precast Innovations, Inc., can save approximately $4,393 annually by replacing the oil-fired boiler with an energy-efficient dual-fuel-fired boiler.
PennTAP Energy Assessment Leads to Reduced Costs for Selmax
PennTAP performed an energy efficiency assessment of Selmax’s lighting system and new molding equipment, as well as a review of the plastic purge system. After improvements, the total cost benefits is expected to be approximately $9,000.
Energy Upgrades Help Kurtz Bros. Realize Savings Annually
PennTAP helped Kurtz Bros. realize a total short-term annual savings of $12,000 by adding insulation and controlled heating, and identified the long-term annual savings of $86,500 by upgrading to natural gas IR heaters. PennTAP plans to assist the company with a grant application of $35,500 through United States Department of Agriculture and Rural Energy for America Program.
PennTAP Performs Analysis at JLG for Energy Savings
PennTAP performed energy and technical analyses of the JLG facilities and identified a potential total cost benefit of approximately $39,500 per year, giving a simple payback of 0.6 years.
PennTAP Helps XMP LLC Pitch Products, Gain Grant Money
With PennTAP’s help, XMP LLC was awarded $14,000 via three separate student competitions in the 2015–16 fiscal year. In addition, XMP LLC was awarded a Penn State Learning Factory engineering student project and won a First Place Award. XMP LLC also completed the Ben Franklin TechCelerator program and has currently established their business in Penn State Innovation Park.
Rural Net Increases Internet Service Area for Economic Benefits
Rural Net was introduced to many economic development partners in the Northern Tier and received much support by way of planning, designing, and monies. Rural Net has recognized more than $100,000 in economic benefits to date.
Rafferty Electrical Systems Boosts Internet Performance for Better Productivity
PennTAP helped Rafferty Electrical Systems identify a financially viable alternative to their less-than-adequate Internet connection. The new Internet service provides a more-than-acceptable Internet performance boost, allowing the company to perform daily Internet activities without experiencing unnecessary delays. The economic impact is estimated at $72,050.
PennTAP Helps Iron Horse Engraving Restore Google Rating and Sales
PennTAP discovered that the Iron Horse Engraving website had been hacked. The website was then updated, eliminating the illegitimate web pages and securing it from further attacks, and Google’s Index was rebuilt. Although there is no effective method to identify the amount of lost sales, the total economic impact is estimated at $70,000.
Palcon Reduces Carbon Footprint for Increased Energy Savings
Palcon wanted to reduce their energy consumption and the carbon footprint of their production operation. PennTAP performed substantial research, data review, energy calculations, and analysis, and found energy saving opportunities. Improvements resulted in a cost savings of $20,000 per year. Palcon also received a $5,000 SBAG grant award to upgrade their lighting.
Solar Energy Reduces Costs for Kampel Enterprises, Inc.
PennTAP’s technical analysis at Kampel Enterprises, Inc., determined that by replacing the current lighting system and repairing compressed air line leaks, the electric energy savings is expected to be approximately $11,703 per year, giving a simple payback of two years.