US government recognizes ArcelorMittal’s energy productivity

Friday, 06 December 2013 00:57:36 (GMT+3)   |   San Diego
       

ArcelorMittal was recognized by the US Department of Energy this week for its leadership in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program, which supports the Obama administration's target to increase energy productivity in the US by 2030.

"Partners in the Better Plants challenge are leading by example, showing firsthand how energy efficiency improvements can help manufacturers improve their bottom lines, cut energy waste and pollution and stay competitive in global markets," said assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, David Danielson. "The investments they have made through the Better Plants challenge are helping to cut energy waste, while saving millions in energy costs and helping position the United States to lead in the global economy."

ArcelorMittal joined the program in August this year and committed to reducing its energy intensity by 10 percent across 17 plants.

Across the US, more than $200 billion is spent to power commercial buildings, while another $200 billion is spent to power US manufacturing facilities. In 2011, President Obama launched the Better Buildings challenge to catalyze change in energy use and achieve record-breaking energy bill savings.

Through the broader Better Plants Program, the US energy department is partnering with more than 120 manufacturers that represent more than 1,750 plants across the United States and about eight percent of the total US manufacturing energy footprint to support smart investments that save energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.


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