Who are we?

Pump Systems Matter (PSM) is a non-profit (501(c) 3) 

educational foundation, established to educate the marketplace and promote pumping systems energy efficiency. 

PSM brings together a wide range of stakeholders to advocate 

for the benefits gained by optimizing pumping systems.

What is the problem?

Worldwide electrical energy usage has been projected to 

increase by as much as 87 percent by 2035, using a 2007 

baseline1, while fossil fuels continue predominatly as the 

source of this energy. 

In the U.S. industrial sector, pumping systems account for 

25 percent of the total energy consumed by electric motors 

and over 50 percent of the electricity in pumping intensive 

industries2. Pumps are inherently efficient, but often they 

are operated in an inefficient manner. 

Why is our success important?

When pumping systems are optimized for best efficiency, 

they improve a company’s profitability with lower energy 

and maintenance costs, longer mean time between repairs, 

reduced C02 emissions and a more reliable system overall.

Energy savings of 20% to 40% or more are possible with 

pumping systems optimization. PSM sponsors are leaders 

in helping pump users in many different industry segments 

achieve these savings.

How we can all be successful?

PSM’s mission is to provide the marketplace with tools 

and collaborative opportunities, including energy efficiency 

education, to integrate pumping systems optimization and 

energy efficiency practices into normal business operations.

As a sponsor of Pump Systems Matter you can 

participate in education and advocacy for pumping 

systems efficiency and energy conservation.

How does being a sponsor benefit you?

1. Advance awareness and incentives to optimize 

pumping systems:

Lead in the development of messaging campaigns,

utility rebates and incentive programs to guide end-users 

in improving their pumping systems. Provide industry 

experts to PSM committees, actively working these 

issues, leveraging your own corporate resources. 

2. Market Transformation

Support the Market Transformation initiative by 

driving home the value of pumping systems optimization 

LCC-based purchasing and energy management best 

practices. Focus end users on buying based on total 

cost of ownership and system performance, resulting 

in better customer satisfaction and new and increased 

market opportunities, which can help increase the 

bottom line.

3. Education and Training:

Pump engineers have long known that the highest level of

pumping efficiency and reliability is directly associated with 

matching pump performance to the system requirements, 

while operating the pump at its Best Efficiency Point (BEP). 

PSM educates the worldwide pump community through 

webinars, technical training, and on-line courses about 

pumps, pumping systems and the value of pumping 

system optimization.

A typical life cycle cost for 

a pumping system

Potential energy savings, by motor HP and application3

Pump Systems Matter 

An Educational Foundation of the Hydraulic Institute
4. Gain Market Exposure:

Gain recognition as a LEADER and increase your 

competitive business advantage by introducing your 

customers, vendors, distributors and industry colleagues 

to more reliable and efficient pumping systems energy 

management processes and best practices. 

Use the PSM Sponsor logo on your website and other 

marketing materials, which will distinguish you as 

an industry leader that recognizes the value in energy 

efficiency. See: www.PumpSystemsMatter/Logos 

Expand your exposure by linking your organization’s 

website to the www.PumpSystemsMatter.org and being 

recognized on our site as a PSM sponsor. Help drive 

traffic to the PSM site to add greater credibility to pump 

systems energy-savings opportunities. 

5. Timely Insights: Energy Efficiency Trends:

Gain access to a network of broad-based organizations. 

Collaborate between pump manufacturers, suppliers, 

utilities, users, contractors and the NGO community as 

well as government agencies.

Learn about national energy efficiency initiatives through 

PSM’s ALLY alliances with the U.S. Department of 

Energy (DOE) and American Council for an Energy Efficient 

Economy (ACEEE).

6. Save Money with HI and PSM Discounts:

Save thousands of dollars when hosting the Pumping 

Systems Optimization, 1-day course for key customers, 

pump distributors, or in a particular service territory 

or customer base. Save even more money in hosting 

a course when you have a PSM Qualified instructor 

on your staff. 

Save money in reaching customers in key markets, 

with advertising discounts in trade publications, when 

PSM/HI arranges for special issues on pumping systems 

optimization opportunities.

Save 25% on all purchases of Hydraulic Institute 

standards, guidelines and other resources.

Who is Involved?

Pump and supplier OEMs, and engineering consulting firms 

that are members or Standards Partners of the Hydraulic 

Institute are PSM Sponsors.

Utilities, energy efficiency NGOs, and end-users of pumps 

become Sponsors of Pump Systems Matter directly.

How to become Active?

Several PSM committees exist to engage sponsors in the 

creation of new programs, services and educational 

offerings. PSM sponsors are encouraged to nominate 

individuals to become active on PSM committees—and help 

lead PSM to greater accomplishments.

Sponsors are encouraged to participate as content 

contributors, serve on committees and as course instructors.

Contribute to the development of Utility Pump Rebate and 

Incentive programs, magazine articles, presentations 

and technical papers.

PSM Organization & Committee Opportunities

Learn more:

Visit www.PumpSystemsMatter.org for more information about 

the benefits of PSM Sponsorship and the relationship between 

Pump Systems Matter and HI, as well as tools, training and 

PSM participation opportunities.

1 U.S. Energy Administration

2 U.S. Department of Energy

3 U.S. Industrial Motor Systems Market Opportunities Assessment, 

U.S. Department of Energy

6 Campus Drive 

First Floor N 

Parsippany, NJ 07054-4406 

(973) 267-9700 x216

www.PumpSystemsMatter.org

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HI/PSM

Systems Section

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HI/PSM

Education Task Teams

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& SMEs

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