Active Pilot Programs and Demo Projects Life Sciences Midstream Pilot

About the Pilot

Background
Standard larger capacity ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer models and lab grade refrigerators consume nearly as much energy as the average U.S. household, whereas an ENERGY STAR® unit can cut this usage by more than 50%. This pilot incentivizes the purchase of energy-efficient (ULT) freezers and lab grade refrigerators. Wisconsin fosters a dynamic biosciences growth market with 350+ biotech and pharma businesses, 150+ hospitals and medical centers, and more than seven universities/colleges engaged in life sciences research making it an ideal market for this technology. The pilot is targeting the sale of 500 units.

Project Timeline: April 2023 - December 2025
Sector: Business

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Pilot Objectives:

  • Develop the Wisconsin market for energy efficient ultra-low temperature refrigerators and freezers.
  • Assist in distribution of 500 units in Wisconsin.

Pilot Updates
This pilot has incented the sale of over 130 units and continues to be promoted at local trade shows and to organizations with a need for ultra-low temperature freezers and lab grade refrigerators. Initial interest has been slow but positive as the market is small for this equipment. Demand and applications have continued to increase year over year signifying the market is becoming more aware of the offering.



Demonstration Project Updates

Three projects are enrolled in this pilot, and recruitment has closed. Monitoring equipment has been installed to gather pre-integration energy usage data at each site. One project successfully completed the NLC and BAS integration in Q2 2024 and is moving into post-integration monitoring. Monitoring will continue after full integration at the two other sites to determine energy savings.



Get Involved

Three projects are enrolled in this pilot, and recruitment has closed. Monitoring equipment has been installed to gather pre-integration energy usage data at each site. One project successfully completed the NLC and BAS integration in Q2 2024 and is moving into post-integration monitoring. Monitoring will continue after full integration at the two other sites to determine energy savings.



Apply Today

If you are interested in this program, reach out to one of our participating distributors or contact the Focus on Energy representative at kate.buck@focusonenergy.com

Questions?

To learn more or to participate in this pilot, reach out to the Focus on Energy at kate.buck@focusonenergy.com


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