Cemex USA plants achieve ENERGY STAR Certification

Five Cemex USA cement plants have achieved the US Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for 2016. Brooksville, Miami, Clinchfield, Fairborn and Victorville plants are being recognised by ENERGY STAR for their efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability.

In order to achieve certification, the plants had to perform among the top 25% of similar US facilities for energy conservation and meet the technical requirements of the ENERGY STAR Plant Energy Performance Indicators.

Throughout the year, all of the recognised plants put into practice energy-efficiency principles established by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Guidelines for Energy Management. The plants implemented energy conservation and monitoring technologies, promoted energy-efficiency awareness among employees and completed energy-reduction projects.

“The effort these plants put into their sustainability initiatives, day in and day out, is a shining example for our industry. We’re very proud of the work they’ve done to attain ENERGY STAR® certification this year,” said Dr. Hugo Bolio, Executive Vice President – Cement Operations and Technology for CEMEX USA.2016 marked the tenth consecutive year that the Clinchfield plant achieved ENERGY STAR® Certification. It is one of only two plants in the United States to reach that milestone.

It was also the sixth time for the Miami plant to be recognised, the fifth for Victorville and Fairborn and the fourth for Brooksville.

“CEMEX is committed to sustainable practices throughout our operations and to building a better future for our communities through environmental initiatives. It’s truly an honour to be recognised by the EPA and ENERGY STAR®, and we look forward to many more years of participation in this important program,” CEMEX USA President Ignacio Madridejos said.

Adapted from press release by Rebecca Bowden

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