Industrial & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Facility Reduces Energy Costs and Unlocks Asset Value
Key Outcome
18% Reduction in Energy Spend
The Problem
A mid-sized manufacturing facility was experiencing consistently high energy costs driven by thermal load and inefficient system performance. Despite previous upgrades, operating expenses remained unpredictable and difficult to control.
The Approach
IQ Edison applied a Roof Down™ strategy, starting with load reduction at the building envelope and layering in real-time measurement and system optimization. The goal was simple: identify waste, reduce demand, and prove the results with actual data.
What Was Implemented
- Roof-level load reduction improvements
- Real-time energy monitoring system
- Demand intelligence and usage tracking
- System-level optimization adjustments
The Results
- 18% reduction in total energy spend
- Stabilized HVAC demand across peak cycles
- Improved operational efficiency across systems
Financial Impact
Reduced operating costs contributed to a measurable increase in net operating income and long-term asset value.
Why It Worked
The system worked because it addressed the root cause first — excess thermal load — before attempting to optimize system performance.
By reducing demand first, every downstream improvement became more effective.