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The Spruance site in Richmond, Va., was one of 11 DuPont recipients of the ACC Energy Efficiency Awards. Initiatives at the site resulted in anticipated savings of $3 million this year alone.  Spruance team members, left to right: Jay Fariss, George Hammock, Bill Britton, Cecil Yeatts, W.T. Jones, Dillard Howell and Greg Norville.

In recognition of DuPont’s long-standing commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently honored DuPont with 11 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. 

In total, the ACC presented 56 awards in five categories to 17 member companies. The awards recognize companies dedicated to achieving energy efficiency improvements.

“We’re committed to being a part of the climate solution,” said Jeff Coe, senior vice president – DuPont integrated operations & engineering. “These award-winning projects represent just some of the important steps we are taking to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while also generating savings.”

DuPont Recipients of ACC Energy Efficiency Awards

Energy Efficiency Program

• DuPont Operations - Bold Energy Plan: A Strategic Plan to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gases
• Parlin, N.J. - Utilities Management
• Spruance, Richmond, Va. - Energy Management Achievements 

 

Significant Improvement in Manufacturing

• DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise - Unique Use of Raw Material Stream to Reduce Energy Demand
• Baytown, Texas - Six Sigma Analysis to Identify Fouled Heat Exchanger as Barrier to Heat Recovery
• Belle, W.Va. - Conversion of Boilers from Superheated to Saturated Steam
• Sabine River Works, Orange, Texas - Step Change in Energy Efficiency and Yield

 

Environmental Impact

• Pioneer Hi-Bred, Waimea Research Center, Kauai, Hawaii - Solar Panel Array to Generate Research Facility Energy Need

 

Non-Manufacturing Improvement

• Facility Services & Real Estate - Energy Initiative/Energy Conservation Communication Campaign
• Facility Services & Real Estate - Reduced Gas and Electric Consumption

 

Public Outreach Project

• Robert Sylvester, Engineering - Personal Perspective on Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency

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