BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Evansville, IndianaLeading Manufacturing Company Reduces Energy Costs and Improves Facility Reliability Through Innovative Partnership
THE OPPORTUNITY
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Evansville operations is one of the key global production sites for nutritional products, and the leadership team wanted a partner to improve their facility and enhance the on-site energy production…… while reducing O&M costs, increasing energy efficiency, and minimizing long-term energy and financial business risks.
THE RESULTS
Energy Systems Group designed and implemented an energy center and strategic energy master plan that applied proven technology and innovative performance contracting techniques to significantly improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the operation. This $10.5 million ongoing partnership benefits Bristol-Myers Squibb’s operation through:
- Improved Energy Efficient Steam Delivery for the Entire Campus
- Increased Energy Reliability and Safety Through New Technology Application
- Reduced Operating Costs Through Energy Efficient Equipment
- Guaranteed Energy Savings to Pay for the Program
As an added benefit, ESG was able to help Bristol-Myers enhance the local community and their operation by:
- Eliminating Air Emissions Through the Use of State-of-the-Art Steam Production Equipment and Operations Controls

PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Services provided by Energy Systems Group to Bristol-Myers Squibb—Mead Johnson Nutritional Group:
Financing and Bonding Package
Guaranteed Energy Savings
Engineering, Development and Design
Measurement and Verification Services
Project Management & Continuing Staff Training
Strategic Energy Master Planning™
Steam System
- Natural gas steam boilers providing over 200,000 lbs/hr
- Dealkalyzer system for steam supply
- Steam control system enhancements
- Removed existing coal fueled facility
- Improved emission control systems
- Provided energy procurement strategy to minimize overall risk
- Identified environmental strategy and options
- New metering systems to reduce waste water charges
