American Chemistry Matters: Driving Innovation, Creating Jobs and Enhancing Safety

Zero-energy homes rely on chemistry products to maximize efficiency

The thought of handing out complimentary iPads with the purchase of a new home may sound like a ploy to lure waffling prospects, but for a group of four energy efficiency driven duplexes in Frederick, MD, the incentive comes with a very practical purpose. Homebuyers are given iPads to monitor energy efficiency, the USA Today [...]

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Fifth-grader discovers new energy-storing molecule, publishes in scientific journal

(Humboldt State University) — For Clara Lazen, 10, a classroom assignment turned into a scientific finding. As Chemistry Professor Robert Zoellner confirmed, the fifth-grader’s curiosity led to a new molecule, and her first mention in a scientific journal. When Kenneth Boehr instructed his fifth grade class at Border Star Montessori School in Kansas City, Mo. [...]

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Why support abundant natural gas from shale? Rockefeller, Yergin and Dooley weigh in

Why should President Obama make good on his promise to support natural gas development from shale? Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WVa), economist Daniel Yergin and ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley have all weighed in. Sen. Rockefeller last month wrote a letter urging President Obama to create or support job training programs in areas with plentiful [...]

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Sen. Shaheen: ‘Efficiency is the cheapest and fastest way to start addressing our energy needs’

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) published an important piece on The Hill reiterating the need for policies that strengthen America’s energy infrastructure from the bottom up. It’s a welcome and complementary addition to ACC’s From Chemistry to Energy campaign, which calls for strong policies and creative, economically sound approaches to encourage greater energy efficiency. The post [...]

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Why “From Chemistry to Energy” calls for improving residential, commercial and industrial energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to achieve energy and cost savings, and no business, household or industrial facility could become more energy efficient without the innovations and discoveries driven by the chemical industry. That’s why “From Chemistry to Energy” is calling for maximizing energy efficiency’s contribution to the nation’s [...]

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Why ‘From Chemistry to Energy’ calls for robust and responsible production of domestic shale gas

ACC successfully kicked off its From Chemistry to Energy campaign on Capitol Hill yesterday, calling on lawmakers to develop a comprehensive energy strategy pillared by the robust and responsible production of domestic shale gas, improved residential, commercial and industrial energy efficiency, and expanded adoption of energy recovery programs. Here are some of the ways in [...]

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ACC calls for a strong, secure and sustainable future with the launch of “From Chemistry to Energy”

A comprehensive national energy strategy matters — to our member companies, to the nearly 800,000 Americans working in our industry, to the many manufacturers that rely on our products. And, according to a new survey released today, America’s energy strategy matters to 94% of American voters. That is a clear call to action, and the [...]

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And the “From Chemistry to Energy” Zooppa contest winners are…

Last December, we invited independent filmmakers and motion design enthusiasts on Zooppa.com to help us tell the “From Chemistry to Energy” story — and to illustrate why that story matters to America’s energy and economic future. What we got in return were more than three dozen unique takes on an important American manufacturing narrative, each [...]

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Styron: “Paul Moyer Discusses ‘Energy Recovery’ at Plastics News Executive Forum”

(Styron.com) – Paul Moyer, Vice President & General Manager of Plastics, was a featured speaker at the Plastics News 14th Annual Executive Forum, January 30 – 31 in Tampa, Florida. This conference brings together high-level executives from the plastics industry each year to share thoughts and insights on the direction of the industry and their [...]

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CPI offers training, resources at SprayFoam Convention in Dallas

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council is having a great time in Dallas this week at the SprayFoam Convention & Expo 2012, hosted by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Association (SPFA). CPI is on hand as part of its goal to promote spray polyurethane stewardship and provide information on health [...]

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