All told, the products of chemistry and plastics help Americans save up to $85 billion a year in energy costs. But what’s less “telling,” one might say, is just how these products work — and how hard ACC member companies work every day to make their chemistry work better for you. ACC members are on [...]
Tag Archives: Energy Efficiency
17 ACC member companies win Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards
American Chemistry Council members reduced energy use by 10.6 trillion BTUs in 2012, enough to power all the homes in a city the size of Bangor, Maine, for one year. They also made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through efficiency improvements at their plants, operating and business units, and companies. In recognition of [...]
Go behind the scenes with “Designing Spaces”
The Spray Foam Coalition of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry recently partnered with Designing Spaces TV to help educate homeowners about the benefits of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation. As part of Designing Spaces’ “Think Green” series, the Spray Foam Coalition visited the Kitfield family as they had an upstairs room and basement upgraded [...]
“Designing Spaces” to feature spray polyurethane foam as part of “Think Green” series
Energy efficient, spray polyurethane foam insulation is an increasing popular product with families thanks to its ability to help reduce energy costs for homeowners around the country. Now, curious homeowners have an opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to have spray foam installed — and the many benefits it can provide. This Friday, April [...]
Shaheen-Portman S.1000 brings energy efficiency back to Congress
ACC joined policymakers and other industry leaders in a press conference on Capitol Hill Thursday morning to support the re-introduction of S.1000, the bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH). The Shaheen-Portman bill is designed to increase the use of energy efficiency technologies across the [...]
New study illustrates connection between energy efficiency and home affordability
Owning or choosing to purchase an energy efficient home can lead to significant cost savings for many moderate- and middle-income homebuyers, according to a University of North Carolina study of 71,000 U.S. home loans originating between 2002 and 2012. Energy Star homes “provide documentable savings of 15 percent or higher on utility bills compared with [...]
EPA report marks significant gains in vehicle efficiency, propelled by chemistry
The automotive industry has seen significant improvements in vehicle efficiency in recent years, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report. Fuel economy values increased by 16 percent while carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions decreased by 13 percent between 2007 and 2012. There was an estimated increase of 1.4 miles per gallon for cars and [...]
Retrofitting buildings in the “City of Brotherly Love” for greater energy efficiency
As a city planner and a real estate investor, Philadelphia founder William Penn would appreciate the energy efficiency efforts currently underway in the nation’s fifth-most populated city. With the help of Pennsylvania State University and other organizations, the Philadelphia Navy Yard is being transformed into a center for advanced research and an example of energy-efficient [...]
Dow chemistry makes Habitat for Humanity homes more energy efficient
ACC member Dow Chemical has helped Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes for low-income families since 1983 — and Dow does it in large part through top-notch chemistry that helps the homes become more energy efficient. Utility bills are typically the second-largest monthly expense for homeowners, after mortgage payments. Lower energy consumption means lower costs [...]
Energy and Power Subcommittee highlights private-sector contributions to energy efficiency
“The U.S. has steadily improved its energy productivity as a result of advances in technology driven by private sector innovation,” according to House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), speaking during a recent Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing featuring ACC member Arkema, Inc. The U.S. manufacturing sector is driving the development of advanced technology [...]
- A new year, but the same unworkable Safe Chemicals Act
- Re: “Think Those Chemicals Have Been Tested?” in Sunday’s NYT
- PR stunts miss the point on safety
- See how chemistry helps the U.S. save up to $85 billion a year in reduced energy costs
- New video and report: The chemistry behind energy efficient buildings
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News Releases
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Bipartisan Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Legislation May 8, 2013
- Chemical Manufacturing Companies Honored for Performance, Commitment to Health and Safety May 6, 2013
- Chemical Manufacturers Enhance Commitment to Chemical Product Safety with New Responsible Care® Code May 6, 2013
- CPI Launches Expanded Regulatory Compliance Assistance Program for MDI Emissions May 3, 2013
- ACC Responds to GAO’s Report on EPA’s Regulation of Chemicals Under TSCA May 3, 2013
