At Okonite, finding ways to continuously manage energy consumption at all of their manufacturing facilities is a priority since the cable manufacturing process—which requires an array of pumps, motors, air compressors, heaters and dryers—is very energy intensive. 

In mid-2019, Okonite began its participation in the National Grid three-year SEM program at its Cumberland, Rhode Island manufacturing facility. National Grid used a cohort model to deliver this program, providing SEM training and guidance over a stipulated period of time to a group of participating companies.