Bayer MaterialScience Advances Clean Energy Initiatives
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Bayer MaterialScience Advances Clean Energy Initiatives
Sheffield (PRWEB) November 12, 2011
Bayer MaterialScience LLC, announced that a comprehensive initiative on the use of alternative energy sources at its sheet products operations will reduce its future carbon footprint by 20%. The announcement follows the award of a new energy contract to Hess that will increase the amount of power Bayer receives from renewable sources.
The Bayer sheet business worked in tandem with World Energy Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: XWES), a leading energy management services firm, to evaluate alternatives and establish contracts to purchase a substantial portion of its energy from green sources including solar and wind power providers.
By purchasing 20 percent clean energy, the plastics manufacturer will reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 3,793 metric tons annually. According to EPA statistics* the reduction yields the equivalent of each of the following annually:
Removing 744 passenger vehicles from the road
Reducing demand for 8,820 barrels of oil
Reducing the need for 20.7 railcars worth of coal
Reducing the equivalent demand of electricity to power 473 homes
(*Source: EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator)
“With the help of the team at World Energy, we have advanced our commitment to green business practices, and saved money on our overall energy costs,” said Tim Ryan, Manufacturing Manager for Bayer MaterialScience’s Sheffield facility. “This latest initiative is part of our business-wide environmental responsibility efforts that also include more efficient use of power, reduction and reclaim of material trim and minimization of our waste stream and landfill impact,” he added.
According to Phil Adams, President, World Energy Solutions: “From Massachusetts to California, our customers are reaping the benefits of our approach to energy management that combines the market expertise of our people with best-in-class processes and technologies. Our ability to deliver to Bayer MaterialScience’s sheet facility a significant increase in their use of renewable energy coupled with a cost saving validates the effectiveness of our approach.”
About Bayer MaterialScience LLC:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with approximately 14,700 employees at 30 production sites around the world and 2010 sales of 10.2 billion euros. The company manufactures high-tech polymer materials and develops innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Sustainability is central to Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s business and is based around the key areas of innovation, product stewardship, excellence in corporate management, social responsibility and respect for the environment.
Contact:
Cindy Kahlstrom, Phone: 413-528-7812
E-mail: cindy.kahlstrom(at)bayer(dot)com
For more information about Bayer MaterialScience visit our website at
http://www.sheffieldplastics.com
This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer’s public reports which are available on the Bayer website at http://www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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Blue Energy Canada Celebrates Clean Energy Day and Announces New Staff and New Headquarters as Development of ?Green Energy? Tidal Turbine Advances
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Blue Energy Canada Celebrates Clean Energy Day and Announces New Staff and New Headquarters as Development of “Green Energy” Tidal Turbine Advances
Vancouver, Canada (Vocus) February 24, 2010
Blue Energy Canada Inc, a leading green energy technology company, attended B.C.’s Climate Action and Clean Energy Reception to celebrate with British Columbia’s Premier Gordon Campbell where he officially designated the day as Clean Energy Day at Robson Square during the 2010 Winter Games by announcing three new major clean energy and technology investments in the province. Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is quoted as saying that they need to address both B.C.’s growing energy needs and climate change, which will require increased development of clean, renewable energy. Premier Gordon Campbell recognized that the economic development leverage was clear with his vision in choosing to make British Columbia the #1 region for sustainable technologies.
Blue Energy Canada is also pleased to announce Arne Alias has joined Blue Energy as Business Development Advisor.
Arne Elias Arne is recognized as an expert in energy and transportation sustainability. He is the past Executive Director of the Centre for Sustainable Transportation at the University of Winnipeg and has worked in most transportation sectors including coastal maritime, highways and bridges, freight, rail and cycling. He advises governments, NGOs and the private sector, and has produced research on energy and transportation sustainability issues. Arne holds an MBA is a PhD candidate that has taught at the University of British Columbia. His academic work over the last decade envisions sustainable transportation in a key enabling role with the electricity grid to realistically develop an integrated and sustainable energy system. Arne appreciates that there is a new awareness in governments, industry and the public and will be working with Blue Energy to further communicate that the Blue Energy tidal bridge delivers the best value in tidal resource development.
The company has recently moved its headquarters from Vancouver to a new location in Richmond, BC, a city that is currently sharing the hosting of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, just south of Vancouver. The move will provide the company with room for expansion as international organizations, investors and governments express growing interest in the tidal turbine project.
World Energy Research is driving much of that global awareness and investment capital. The energy research company joined forces with Blue Energy as announced in July 2009. WER has been generating significant interest in Blue Energy’s tidal energy project among investors. More information on WER is below.
For interviews or more information about Blue Energy Canada, contact:
Martin Burger, CEO
Blue Energy Canada Inc.
100-11300 NO 5 RD,
RICHMOND BC
V7A 5J7
Phone: (604) 277-2583 Richmond
About Blue Energy Canada
Blue Energy Canada Inc. is a green energy technology company founded in 1997. Based in Richmond, Canada, the company is commercializing a vertical-axis hydro turbine capable of converting tidal currents into reliable, clean, renewable electricity. Blue Energy recently partnered with World Energy Research of New Zealand to raise capital for the project.
About World Energy Research
World Energy Research was founded by a board of directors with more than 57 years experience in investments, finance and energy development. The New Zealand firm nurtures partnerships with governments and companies around the world to seek out energy investments with the greatest potential for high returns and low environmental impact: clean oil and natural gas, solar energy, wind energy and ocean turbines.
World Energy Research
Level 20 ASB Bank Centre,
135 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010
New Zealand
Phone: 64+93597492
Fax: 64+93597495
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