Effectively reducing energy consumption is difficult if you don’t have a clear, data-driven sense of where, when, and how your plant is using energy. That's why, to meet its energy-reduction targets, Kellogg's embraced digital transformation by adopting AVEVA PI System as the backbone of its data infrastructure. Read the success story to learn how Kellogg's used AVEVA PI System to achieve dramatic energy and cost savings at its main manufacturing plant in Battle Creek, MI.
“Since 2005, our plant is saving $3.3 million annually, and we’ve claimed $1.8 million in rebates—and those rebate unlocks don’t come without data.”
John Gothberg, engineering and facilities manager at Kellogg’s
Goals
- Meet company-wide 10-year energy-reduction targets for natural gas, electricity, and water usage
- Optimize asset efficiency
Challenges
- Without a data-informed view of plant energy use, it is difficult to optimize energy efficiency effectively
Solution
Results
- Annual savings of $3.3 million, and an additional $1.8 million in rebates, in one plant alone
- Achieved a consistent downward trend in natural gas, energy, and water usage
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