Success Story - Arcelormittal USA, Burns Harbor

"Pulling together technicians from across ArcelorMittal's U.S. operations for intensive training was no small task, but it has already produced results. Because of what he learned, one engineer realized that a 100-horsepower blower was redundant and could be turned off, producing expected electricity cost savings of $50,000 a year. Of course, this is just the beginning. We anticipate our total energy cost savings as a result of the training will exceed $5 million. These savings affect our bottom line and are sustainable."

- Eugene Arnold, Project Manager

ArcelorMittal is the world's largest steel company, with revenues of more than $88 billion annually. But like other energy-intensive manufacturers, the company's U.S. operations are concerned with increasing energy costs and with the need to reduce greenhouse gases. Believing that energy efficiency is the fuel of the 21st century, executives consulted the Purdue Technical Assistance Program. TAP's energy efficiency experts facilitated training for ArcelorMittal technicians from across the country at its Burns Harbor, Indiana facility. Part of the U.S. Department of Energy BestPractices program, the eight-day training educated staff on low- and no-cost optimization of existing systems.

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