January 2016 AFS Chapter Meeting

Foundries are one of the most energy intensive industries in the country.  Learn about Consumers Energy’s Industrial Energy Management Program and how it can help you identify and save energy at your facility.  Hear about typical energy efficiency measures for foundries and learn how to reduce energy costs and define savings metrics to continuously improve performance.

Joshua Davis, PE CEM
Joshua is an Energy Engineer with DNV GL, who has worked with them for over 5 years. He manages the Industrial Energy Management program for Consumers Energy which helps customers streamline operations and find energy savings in their systems through regional forums, on-site training events, energy auditing, and metric development. He has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.

Jerry Zolkowski, PE CEM
Jerry has been a Senior Engineer at DNV GL since 2013. He works on the Consumers Energy Business Solutions incentive program in Michigan with a focus on making industrial plants more efficient. For 2.5 years Jerry worked at Dow Corning, the world leader in silicones, supporting global manufacturing energy efficiency efforts; and 6 years finding and evaluating energy conservation opportunities for Shaw Industries’ manufacturing operations. Shaw has over 50 manufacturing plants and is the country’s largest carpet producer. Also 10 years at the state’s industrial extension service at Georgia Tech. That work included energy conservation, environmental compliance, and plant & design engineering. Jerry holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an MBA from Columbus State College.

Thanks to this month’s meeting sponsors ASK Chemicals/Mike Altepeter and Van Hydraulics/Cortney VanOeffelen!  RSVP by Friday, January 8.