ZF Energy Development and the Perfect Power Institute are launching the first PEER-certified industrial energy projects. Developed by the Perfect Power Institute, a non-profit that aims to apply LEED-style grading to energy microgrids, the new Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) program is designed to implement best practices in system design and set the standard for consumer, municipal, and industrial electrical system performance. ZF Energy Development’s project certifications initiative is the inaugural implementation of the PEER industry standards program in the industrial and commercial sectors.
“Like the LEED standards did for the green building industry, the PEER program can change the way we evaluate energy solutions and delivery in this country,” said Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Alcoa CEO, Paul O’Neill. “The program takes ideals and talked-about goals, and gives them verifiable form for energy service providers and users, marking the first program of its kind in the world. More importantly, the ZF Energy Development and PPI partnership will lead the charge for on-the-field implementation and expansion of the PEER standards in critical industrial and commercial sectors, which account for approximately 63% of total energy use in the United States.”
John Zabilowicz, Z-FED COO added, “Now, industrial and commercial enterprises will have guidelines they can use to evaluate providers and solutions, while technology providers and ESCOs will have performance parameters they will have to meet if they want to be considered an energy company that is applying the latest best practices. The PEER program will set the bar for standards that systematically advance what industry expects in energy delivery and management, and we’re thrilled to be joining the Perfect Power Institute as partners.”
The ZF Energy Development engineering team, led by Mr. Zabilowicz, will be certified in PEER standards and will train other engineering and project managers in PEER program parameters. Mr. Zabilowicz will also serve on the Institute’s industrial energy standards committee.
Source: ZF Energy Development
