Combined, these projects save 525,500 MM BTUs and 54,900 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. That's enough energy to power 14,000 homes and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from over 8000 cars!
“Due to the economic climate of 2009, Eastman's efficiency efforts shifted to reducing energy costs without capital investments,” said Ray Ratheal, Director, Energy and Climate Change Policy. “These four winning projects are innovative examples of achieving energy efficiency through creative redesign, exploration and trials with new types of equipment, initiation of campaign strategies, and operational changes.”
Eastman is one of 12 American Chemistry Council member companies to be recognized through the 2009 Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Awards. ACC reported that improvements made by these companies cumulatively saved enough BTUs to power all the homes in a city the size of Dayton, Ohio for one year.