Black Hills : Wyoming company to save over $10K a year through energy efficiency project Black Hills Energy rebates reduce up-front project costs another $10,250

Newcastle, Wyo., Oct. 17, 2016 - Wyoming Refining in Newcastle will lower their electric bill an estimated $10,600 a year following installation of new, energy efficient lighting and motors. An additional $10,250 in rebates from Black Hills Energy-Wyoming Electric make the improvements a win/win for the refinery and the environment.

'Black Hills Energy offers cash-back rebates to offset a portion of incremental costs as an incentive for our residential and commercial customers to install energy efficient equipment,' said Jim Keck, commercial account manager for Black Hills Energy in South Dakota and Wyoming, where the utility serves a combined 69,000 customers in 32 communities.

'Installing energy-efficient lighting, motors and equipment can cut electrical consumption and promote a cleaner environment,' Keck said. 'Our rebates are awarded to customers who apply and meet prescribed qualifications.'

The Wyoming Refining lighting and motor replacements were completed during a recent plant overhaul. The company installed 265 LED fixtures, which will result in an estimated energy savings of 122,906 kWh per year and peak demand savings of 28.6 kW annually. The refinery will lower their electric bill by an estimated $9,200 a year.

In addition, the company replaced inefficient motors with 22 new, energy-efficient models totaling 965 horsepower. The greater efficiencies will result in an estimated minimum energy savings of 18,252 kWh per year and an annual cost savings of approximately $1,400.

'During the 2015 crude expansion, Wyoming Refining Company upgraded its lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures, which allowed us to qualify for an energy efficiency rebate through Black Hills Energy,' said Wyoming Refining administrative assistant Chrissie Prell. 'I worked with our electricians and supplier for assistance in getting the correct data for this rebate. As a company, we strive to be aware of and reduce our electric energy usage through various refinery operations and plant upgrades, and simple tasks such as turning off lights when we leave our offices or turning off our computers at the end of the day. And, of course, installing LED bulbs in all fixtures.'

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