BOLGER CONCEPT TO PRINT -- Power of the Pump

The ME3048 uses 5.5 kW versus the vane pump's 9 kW. An engineering review was conducted, which determined that a savings of 3.5 kW resulted in a reduction of 24,700 kW hours of operation.

Based on this reduction of energy consumption, Bolger applied to Xcel Energy's Custom Solutions Program for industrial users. In the Custom Solutions Program, industrial users, such as printing companies, can apply for energy rebates for motor-driven equipment not covered under a standard rebate program. In order to receive a rebate, a company must show equipment information and operating hours.