Mid-Sized Manufacturer Gains Big Savings From Small Business Program

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The company had been a fixture in Danville for decades. But after more than half a century of service to customers in the heat exchange industry, the Tridan manufacturing plant was poised to close its doors. In a unique twist of fate, one of its own customers would give the company — and the people who work there — a new lease on life.

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Motor Efficiency Means Big Savings

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Illinois family farmers Bill, Sr. and Alma Wyffels were first inspired to produce a better-performing seed corn for their neighbors and friends nearly 75 years ago. Since then, a simple formula has made Wyffels Hybrids one of the fastest-growing seed corn brands in the Corn Belt — One Thing. Done Right. The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program applies that same singular focus to helping customers improve comfort, manage usage, and reduce costs.

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When Less Is More: Tankless Water Heaters Deliver Savings To School District

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It takes a lot of energy to run a school — human energy as well as electricity and natural gas. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, in many school districts, energy costs surpass the cost of books and supplies and are second only to salaries. The good news is that energy improvements have the potential to create better learning environments while saving our nation’s schools $1.5 billion each year — and Ameren Illinois can help.

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NTN-Bower Manufactures Savings With Strategic Energy Management

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Known for the precision and performance of its roller bearings, NTN-Bower has partnered with Ameren Illinois on a variety of energy-saving projects. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a continuous process of planning, implementation and monitoring energy consumption and operational practices to provide a path to achieve energy savings goals. The rewards of SEM can be substantial in terms of bottom-line benefits and environmental impact.

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