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by Chris Chiappinelli, MA Editorial Staff   The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has set itself up on the front lines of the fight against high energy costs. It is actively lobbying Congress to abolish the federal moratorium on drawing natural gas and oil from the outer continental shelf (OCS), the submerged areas off the U.S. coast, and likewise the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), where federal protection has kept energy companies from drilling for oil. While it works to effect change at the source level, the NAM also offers advice for energy management at the company level. In a report titled, "Efficiency and Innovation in U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use," produced in collaboration with the Alliance to Save Energy, the NAM identifies eight characteristics of successful energy management: - Fundamental business viability: Front-office distractions such as merger or acquisition discussions, labor disputes, bankruptcy, and others can severely compromise a company's ability to manage energy wisely.
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