What has Cleveland Thermal done to make Cleveland a more sustainable city?
Cleveland Thermal has adopted the following measures to aid in Cleveland’s sustainability: • Regular infrared auditing of its steam distribution system, which has enabled the company to reduce system losses by 22 percent, saving $1 million annually. • High efficiency lighting retro-fits at both generation facilities, which are producing savings in excess of $5,000 per month. • Installation of a condensate reclamation system that is reducing water consumption and chemical usage for treatment, while also diverting it from the sewer. Estimated annual savings are expected to exceed $30,000 per year. Sustainability initiatives still in the development stages include: internal and external waste to energy projects; development of a combined heat and power plant (CHP); implementation of automated air system boiler improvements; and the facilitation of various energy conservation measure projects within customer facilities.
