Detroit Manufacturing Facility Earns Highest Level of Recognition from Department of Energy for Saving Energy
Contact:
Fred.Ligouri@daimler.com
DETROIT – February
3, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
has again honored Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) for achieving the highest
level of performance in a program to conserve energy in manufacturing
facilities.
Detroit achieved Platinum-level
recognition in the DOE’s Superior Energy Performance 50001™ (SEP
50001) program. This is the third time since 2015 that the facility has achieved
this milestone and is one of only nine facilities in the United States that
have reached Platinum status.
The SEP 50001 program certifies
facilities that have achieved sustained energy management excellence. To be
recognized, facilities must implement an energy management system that meets
the ISO 50001 standards and demonstrates improved performance. Recognition is
earned through the implementation of actions, processes, procedures, or
advanced technologies beyond the requirements of the ISO 50001 energy
management standard and the SEP 50001 program.
“Our commitment to sustainable
efforts underscores everything we do; from product development and emissions
reductions to operations, environmental leadership is a core part of our
culture,” said Matthew Pfaffenbach, head of operations, Detroit. “Congratulations
to the entire team who help Detroit achieve this honor, and for continuing to
be trailblazers in sustainable solutions.”
Starting with the facility’s
first ISO 50001 certification, the facility and plant engineering teams from
Detroit parent company, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), have collaborated
with Detroit leadership to reduce baseline energy consumption and continuously
improve energy systems. The team recently implemented a strategy to eliminate
summer high-pressure steam loads, better regulate air handling and compressed
air systems, identify and repair system leaks, and improve the building
envelope.
In addition to the SEP 50001
Platinum recognition, the Detroit facility has been named a Green Leader by the
state of Michigan, and in 2021 enrolled in DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program.
Participation allows DTE customers to attribute a percentage of electricity use
to DTE’s wind and solar projects.
Enterprise-wide, DTNA is committed
to climate protection. All manufacturing plants have achieved ISO 50001
certification and are working to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2
emissions. The company plans to make all vehicle manufacturing plants
CO2-neutral by 2025.
About Detroit
Detroit® is a
single-source trucking business solution that offers mid-range and heavy-duty
diesel engines, ePowertrains, transmissions, axles, safety systems, and
connected vehicle services for on-highway and vocational commercial markets.
Detroit products are sold and serviced through a network of hundreds of
locations in North America. For more information, or to find the nearest
Detroit location, visit DemandDetroit.com. Detroit is a brand of Detroit Diesel
Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America.
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