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CASE STUDY
COLORADO
Terumo BCT: Process Efficiency Program
Provides Three Steps to Big Cost Savings
“We have a corporate goal to
incorporate energy efficiency into
our operations.”
CHRIS SIRBIN
Buildings Operations Manager
No matter your industry, operating more efficiently can save money and help boost business.
That’s what happened at Terumo BCT, a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis
and cellular technologies. It’s the only company with the unique combination of apheresis
collections, manual and automated whole blood processing, and pathogen reduction coupled with
leading technologies in therapeutic apheresis and cell processing. The company has more than
5,300 associates worldwide, and it’s the largest independent employer in Lakewood with more
than 2,000 people working at its global headquarters campus.
“We have a corporate goal to incorporate energy efficiency into our operations,” said Chris Sirbin,
Building Operations Manager. “We are always looking to reduce energy costs, and, since we’re
global, we really try to minimize our footprint in our manufacturing process.”
Getting started
Xcel Energy account manager Darryl Presley reached out and proposed that Sirbin and his team
consider participating in Xcel Energy’s Process Efficiency program.
“They were interested and aggressive from the start,” said Presley. “We started by benchmarking
their energy use so we could determine the best ways to save.”
The Process Efficiency program is a great way for large business customers to determine
energy savings opportunities through a consultant-supported three-phased approach designed
to encourage long-term strategic energy management (SEM) across an organization. The three
customizable phases of the program include:
• Phase 1 – Identify opportunities: a no-cost, one-day energy management session evaluates
energy-intensive processes and benchmarks energy management practices; identifies energysaving technical opportunities; and reviews a follow-up assessment report outlining highpriority action items
• Phase 2 – Develop an energy action plan: the proposal outlines engineering and technical
studies to determine energy-saving opportunities. Xcel Energy funds 75% of the cost of the
study with a customer contribution cap of $7,500
• Phase 3 – Implement improvements and qualify for rebates: improvements are planned, a
timeline is set for installation, and the account manager helps the customer apply for rebates.
Additional bonuses are available of up to 30% for optimizing systems or for exceeding annual
energy goals
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Efficiency
projects
13 projects including
recommissioning,
lighting, motors and
compressed air
Total cost of
projects
$267,231
Xcel Energy
rebates
$86,566
Annual energy
savings
789,011 kWh
Annual cost
savings
$51,857
Cumulative
payback after
rebate
5.3 years
TERUMO BCT: PROCESS EFFICIENCY PROVIDES BIG COST SAVINGS
CASE STUDY
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“They were a great candidate for this approach, not only because they operate 24 hours a day
Monday through Friday, but also because of their varying energy needs within different facilities
throughout the campus” said Presley.
As a company running unique equipment around the clock for their highly-specialized operations,
Terumo BCT has substantial needs for power quality and voltage conditioning. As a result, they
installed an elaborate power-monitoring network 10 years ago with more than 150 connected
meters and software throughout their Lakewood campus.
The software provides up-to-the-minute data on energy usage and quality, as well as long-term
trends. The monitoring system has allowed managers to set energy usage benchmarks within
each facility, adjust systems and processes and track possible savings.
Small steps to big savings
Sirbin and his team are now in phase 3 of the Process Efficiency program, tackling low-hanging fruit
like more efficient lighting and motor upgrades on much of their HVAC and pumping equipment.
“Xcel Energy gives me estimated savings for planned projects so I can present them to
stakeholders,” said Sirbin. “Those numbers resonate strongly with company leadership and help
me get approvals for funds and capital investments.”
Most recently, Terumo BCT’s new three-story, 120,000-square-foot global headquarters building at
the Lakewood campus completed its final stages of construction after participating in Xcel Energy’s
Energy Design Assistance (EDA) program. This program helps customers build with efficient
and sustainable measures. Terumo BCT could save approximately $36,000 annually, or 340,000
kWh, from the implementation of Xcel Energy’s EDA program recommendations. As part of their
participation in the EDA program, Terumo BCT will receive a one-time rebate of $55,000 to $69,000.
Worth the effort
Since 2011, Sirbin’s team has completed 13 energy efficiency projects saving $51,000 annually, or
789,000 kWh. Xcel Energy has provided rebates of more than $86,000, or roughly one-third of the
total project costs.
In addition to the efficiency work, Terumo BCT also implemented two solar programs in 2010,
saving an additional 255,000 kWh per year and earning another rebate of $260,000.
Next steps
To help further manage energy use, Sirbin and his team are now using a single dashboard
combining their enterprise building automation system and power monitoring system to identify
all variables that affect energy use. Continuous real-time meter readings and the overlay
dashboard allow Sirbin to monitor equipment energy use and site occupancy, identify significant
energy users and know from where demand spikes come. Sirbin is better able to track both the
impact of energy management practices and the subsequent cost savings.
“Our efficiency work is part of our continuous improvement as a provider of healthcare technologies
and a member of the Lakewood community. A smaller environmental footprint translates to a big
step forward in our operational efficiency and business continuity. I know we’ll participate in other
efficiency projects, because of the benefits shown by our work with Xcel Energy,” said Sirbin.
For more information about Xcel Energy rebates and energy efficiency programs, contact your
Xcel Energy account manager or an energy efficiency specialist at the Business Solutions
Center at 1-855-839-8862 or [email protected]. You can also visit
xcelenergy.com/Business.
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