Brewing the Future: Sustainable Energy Management Solutions

Craft Brewers Conference 2025
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Speakers: Chris Dunstan, Hal McConnellogue

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Is your brewery ready to optimize energy use and cut operational costs? This seminar will provide actionable insights into managing your brewery’s energy consumption more effectively. Attendees will gain a better understanding of their energy bills and discover innovative ways to shift energy use for maximum savings. Learn how to identify inefficiencies, make informed decisions about energy-efficient equipment, and explore the potential of renewable energy sources. With a focus on cost-saving strategies and sustainability, this seminar will equip you with the tools to create a more energy-efficient and future-proof brewery.

Learning Objectives:

  • Energy Bill Mastery: Learn how to interpret energy bills more effectively, identifying areas where savings can be made by understanding rate plan options
  • Load Shifting & Demand Management: Discuss key strategies to shift energy use to off-peak times, minimizing demand charges and optimizing energy consumption during peak hours
  • Conducting an Energy Audit: Attain the ability to assess your brewery’s energy usage, identify inefficiencies, and prioritize areas for improvement that will have the greatest impact on energy savings
  • Renewable Energy & Alternative Suppliers: Gain a better understanding of how renewable energy sources and alternative energy suppliers can contribute to cost savings and sustainability goals in brewery operations
  • Smart Equipment Investments: Hear insights into how to evaluate and choose electrified equipment that offers long-term energy efficiency benefits, reducing operating costs while boosting performance

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