Deploying Energy Efficient Equipment at Multiple Bimbo Bakeries Facilities
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
Recipient
Northumberland, PA
Recipient Location
$860,875
Amount Spent
Active
Project Status
Project Update
Installation of the Muira boilers are complete at the Montebello facility. Final performance checks are being made and once satisfied, the remaining existing boiler will be removed and insulation of the new system will be installed.
The Issue
On-site industrial emissions represent about one-quarter of California’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. There is significant scope to reduce consumption of natural gas by food processors through more efficient boilers and related equipment like economizers and waste heat recovery. The indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity can also be mitigated through more efficient industrial equipment. However, businesses cannot justify the large upfront costs of equipment upgrades without sufficient demonstration and verification of benefits. Often upgrading existing equipment to more energy-efficient versions is not a high priority for food processors and typically does not occur until the equipment reaches the end of its lifetime. The current boilers and motors are extremely dated and would benefit from replacement to increase energy efficiency and reduce electricity and natural gas use.
Project Innovation
Project Goals
Project Benefits
Economic Development
Increase competitiveness of California food processing industry.
Environmental Sustainability
Will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and criteria pollutant emissions through lower natural gas and electricity consumption.
Key Project Members
Kevin Yavari
Jeanie Mar
Subrecipients
Cascade Energy
Match Partners
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
