Northrop Grumman's Marine Systems Division in Sunnyvale has made demand response a top priority in its energy action plan. They have identified opportunities for peak demand shedding and educated employees on the issue. During the summer of 2006 Northrop Grumman cut demand by an average of 28,900 kW, or 21%, during demand response events; during two major heat storms, they cut demand by 33%. These impressive results were achieved by shifting production to shut down machinery, initiating employee awareness emails and turning off unnecessary equipment, lighting and HVAC. Additionally, efficiency programs reduced overall consumption in 2006 by 1,200,000 kWh and cut CO2 emissions by almost 1 million pounds.
Nathan Wright and Russell Parman, Northrop Grumman Marine Division, accept award for Best Overall