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Arcelormittal USA,
Burns Harbor
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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“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
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