CEE - Press release

Motor Decisions Matter (MDM) is pleased to announce the launch of the 1-2-3 Approach to Motor Management, an innovative software tool that demonstrates how industrial and commercial facility managers can reduce downtime and save energy by proactively managing their motor fleets. It is easy to use and provides information quickly.

Motor Decisions Matter is a national awareness campaign, managed by CEE, that promotes effective motor management.

MDM campaign sponsors developed the 1-2-3 Approach to demonstrate the financial impact of common motor-related decisions.

The 1-2-3 Approach is a good starting point for small to medium-sized companies that might not have the resources to develop a motor management plan. Using a limited amount of customer input, the tool calculates annual motor operating costs and presents financial data for future decisions based on life-cycle costing. In this way the 1-2-3 Approach user can make an informed decision on whether to repair or replace a motor before it fails, and plan accordingly.

Making cost-effective choices consistently can reduce plant downtime, control future operating and increase productivity.

HERE'S WHAT THE 1-2-3 APPROACH CAN DO:

Calculate energy cost and potential energy savings

Calculate (and compare) the financial impact of repairing or replacing motors

Determine the payback periods for NEMA Premium motors

Calculate return-on-investment and net present value

Print tags that identify the best repair/replace options for each motor

Generate a summary report

The 1-2-3 Approach to Motor Management is available through participating sponsors and on the MDM Web site. It is designed to team the facility manager with a "motor expert" – a representative from local motor distributor, service center/distributor, utility or energy-efficiency organization.

HOW TO USE THE 1-2-3 APPROACH

STEP 1 – INPUT
Contact the local motor representative or participating sponsor, set up a meeting and work together to provide the necessary data (selected nameplate data, hours of operation and facility electric rates) for the 1-2-3 spreadsheet.

STEP 2 – RESULTS
Use the information generated by the spreadsheet to analyze the energy usage and potential energy savings of your motors.

STEP 3 – DECISION
Based on results generated by the spreadsheet, make a proactive repair/replace decision. Print tags for each motor to communicate your decision to others in the facility.

FOLLOW-UP
Develop a motor management plan with your local motor representative to take advantage of other opportunities to reduce downtime, save energy and increase productivity. The 1-2-3 Approach can be used to make a persuasive business case to senior-level management.

For further information about the 1-2-3 Approach to Motor Management, see the 1-2-3 press kit or contact Howard Newman at 617-589-3949, ext. 209.

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