The IDEX Health & Science (IH&S) platform has been actively pursuing the IDEX Green certification, and the Bristol, Connecticut site achieved it! By identifying a few relatively simple fixes, the IH&S Bristol achieved meaningful energy reduction.
The team attained IDEX Green state in part by leveraging the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program from their energy advisory service partnership with Cascade Energy.
Cascade’s SEM framework provides a comprehensive, long‑term approach that helps industrial facilities cut energy waste, reduce utility costs, and advance decarbonization through expert coaching, data‑driven decision‑making, and peer‑based learning.
When IH&S Bristol joined the SEM program in late 2024, the team initially believed they had limited opportunities for efficiency gains, having already upgraded major systems like lighting. But Cascade’s structured process, including a full‑day “treasure hunt” facility walkthrough and real‑time energy‑use analysis, revealing significant hidden waste.
Weekend CNC & Compressor Shutdowns
The most impactful discovery was that CNC machines and compressed air systems were left running through weekends, causing energy consumption to remain nearly as high during downtime as during production. A simple procedural change, shutting down equipment at the end of each Friday shift, immediately reduced energy use by nearly 20%.
Over the full program, the site identified 25 additional opportunities and achieved sustained annual reductions of over 12%, avoiding roughly 247,300 kWh in energy use. That translated into $37,000 USD in annual energy savings, and 100 metric tons (100,000 kg) of CO₂e emissions reductions each year.
These behavioral changes cut costs and accelerated the team’s achievement of the IDEX Green certification.
This outcome shows how behavior-based, non-capital improvements can lead to significant and lasting gains in both operational efficiency and sustainability.
Huge shout‑out to Daryl Moore for helping IH&S Bristol implement these opportunities!
Read the full success story posted on Cascade Energy’s website: