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.
Penn State Student Helps PennTAP Analyze Data for Annual Energy Savings at DiamondBack
A PennTAP senior technical specialist and a Penn State engineering student visited the DiamondBack Truck Covers facility to observe operations and collect data regarding the facility’s energy use and potential opportunities for energy savings. Savings estimates include $16,300 for energy and labor and $12,000 per year in labor costs from equipment upgrades.
PennTAP Audit Results in Energy-Efficient Roof at Matson Lumber
PennTAP helped Matson apply for a $135,000 grant to help replace the existing roof with a new energy-efficient roof. The energy lost through the roof is expected to be reduced by 86%, with an annual cost savings of approximately $9,600 per year. Matson is also expected to increase production by $497,000.
Energy Assessment Helps Kuhn Tool and Die Realize 15% Total Energy Savings
PennTAP technical advisors and PennTAP’s Penn State Greater Allegheny engineering student intern visited the facility to collect data and assess potential heating, air conditioning, and lighting energy upgrades. Efficiency estimates include an overall savings of 15%, or $14,200 annually, of the site’s total energy use.
PennTAP Helps Firth Maple Win Grant Money to Replace Inefficient Machines
PennTAP’s energy analysis helped Firth Maple Products expect a total cost benefit of $33,000 per year from a $90,000 total project improvement cost, giving a simple payback of 2.7 years. Firth Maple also received a $22,000 USDA REAP grant award.
Huntingdon Fiberglass Sees Savings after Implementing PennTAP’s Energy Improvement Suggestions
PennTAP’s recommended energy saving from heating system improvements would save Huntingdon Fiberglass an estimated $12,500 annually. The implementation cost is $4,200, giving a simple payback period of approximately four months.
PennTAP’s Energy Analysis and Grant Application Assistance Benefits Innovative Sintered Metals
PennTAP’s energy analysis determined that by purchasing a pre-heat chamber, the electric energy consumption is expected to decrease by 23% of the site’s total energy use, or $18,200 per year, giving a simple payback of 2.8 years.
PennTAP Compiles Pictorial of 50-Year History
Scroll through the 50-year history of PennTAP, collected from scrapbooks and news articles.
EarthNet Energy’s Improved Web Presence Leads to Multiple Economic Benefits
PennTAP assisted EarthNet Energy with improving their website ranking and social media marketing. The return on investment reported through the economic benefits survey was $3,000 in cost avoidance, $3,000 in capital expenditures, two jobs created or retained, and approximately $36,000 in total economic benefits.
Penn State Student Engagement — Energy Assessments for Pennsylvania Manufacturers
The Anvil facility sustainability team, along with PennTAP advisors and Penn State students, suggested energy assessment improvements that resulted in a 33% reduction in electricity per compressor, a $65,000 cost savings per year, a savings of 400,000 kWh annually, and a reduction in 25 million gallons of water.
PennTAP Helps MedImmune Reduce Costs for Long-Term Competitiveness
Medimmune’s commitment to energy efficiency resulted in an energy performance improvement of 8.5% in three years. Cost savings from reduced energy use and more efficient maintenance and operating practices at the Gaithersburg campus exceeded $1 million per year.