As one of the largest energy consumers in the world, the U.S. Department of Defense has been working to find new, more affordable ways to use less energy, while enhancing military capabilities. Chemistry has contributed to many of these efforts with innovative, energy-saving technologies like spray polyurethane foam and rigid insulation for buildings, photovoltaic solutions [...]
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From importer to exporter, U.S. chemical industry poised for international boom
The U.S. chemical industry foresees an enormous increase in exports as a result of the competitive advantage delivered by the shale gas boom and, according to the Financial Times, in stark contrast with Asian and European competitors. The London-based newspaper added: The shale gas revolution has produced a surge in the production of inexpensive natural [...]
Promise of affordable shale gas lures another foreign manufacturer to U.S. shores
You might say the good news about overseas investment in U.S.-based chemical plants accumulates faster than a December snowfall — and you’d be right. In the latest development, Asia’s largest chemical producer, Formosa Plastics Group, is seeking a $2 billion expansion of its Texas operations, as cheaper natural gas prices make production in America more [...]
Wisconsin considers new energy conservation codes
On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Council will meet in Madison to discuss changes to the state’s building code, such as updates to its residential energy conservation codes for new construction. Keeping these energy codes current would enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, saving substantial energy costs for homeowners. Updating energy codes [...]
ACC, LA Chamber co-host panel discussion on potential to recover energy from California’s waste
If you’re following the growing interest in technologies that convert waste into various forms of energy and fuels, you’ll be interested to know that on November 15, ACC and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion on the economic and environmental benefits of energy recovery. More than 80 business and civic leaders [...]
House legislation to expedite ‘architecture of abundance’ built on shale gas
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed two bills to ensure Americans retain access to sustainable supplies of affordable and reliable natural gas that have sparked a manufacturing revival while creating tens of thousands of jobs. As House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton put it in an op-ed in July: So, here we [...]
Shale gas multiplier: Benefits abound for plastics makers
The plastics industry will harvest an abundance of economic advantages from robust and inexpensive supplies of shale gas, including a reduced dependence on foreign energy and a manufacturing resurgence in the United States. These were just several of the upbeat messages from speakers at the inaugural SPI/IHS Global Plastics Summit recently held in Chicago. “One [...]
President promotes exports in the Big Easy, a boomtown for chemical shipments
President Obama chose perhaps the perfect venue to deliver recent remarks focused on growing the U.S. economy by increasing exports. As the president said of the Port of New Orleans: In New Orleans, exports are growing at one of the fastest rates in the nation, powered in part by a shale gas boom that has [...]
Advancing energy and climate solutions through chemistry
Meeting the world’s energy needs while improving sustainability is one of the key challenges of the 21st Century. The chemical industry has a significant role to play in the energy and climate discussions given the importance of energy to our business. We use energy as our major fuel source and raw material. At the same [...]
Energy efficiency helped lower U.S. CO₂ emissions to lowest point since 1994
According to a recent study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), America’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions declined 3.8 percent in 2012, to their lowest level since 1994. The EIA attributes this reduction, among other important factors, to increased energy efficiency of homes and vehicles and the greater use of renewables, such as wind power [...]
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News Releases
- ACC Supports Bipartisan Senate Legislative Reforms to Strengthen EPA's Peer Review Panels December 18, 2013
- U.S. Chemical Production Expanded in November; All Seven Regions Posted Gains December 18, 2013
- ACC Supports EPA's Efforts to Improve Chemical Evaluations and Reduce Animal Testing December 17, 2013
- U.S. Chemical Industry Poised for Dynamic Expansion; Set to Outpace Overall U.S. Economy December 17, 2013
- ACC Urges Improvements to Federal Cybersecurity Proposal December 13, 2013
