Holcim US is installing a 25-MW solar array at its cement plant in Alpena, Mich., which will help the facility self-generate 75% of its electric power needs with green energy.
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Holcim US Joins Better Climate Challenge
Holcim US is the first cement producer to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Climate Challenge to drive real-world action that reduces carbon emissions and saves energy.
Read MoreHolcim US Earns 10 SCA Awards
Holcim US received 10 “Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards” from the Slag Cement Association (SCA) for its sustainable contributions to multiple projects.
Read MoreHolcim US, TotalEnergies Go Solar at Colorado Plant
Holcim US and TotalEnergies are partnering to bring large-scale solar power and battery energy storage to Holcim’s Florence, Colo., cement plant.
Read MoreGeocycle Obtains Fly Ash Contract with Kentucky’s Largest Utilities
Geocycle, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holcim (US) Inc., signed a multi-year contract with Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) for the sustainable use of fly ash.
Read MoreIn Search of Electric Tech
New Electric Technology Hitting The Market Is Designed To Address The Sustainability Revolution In The Construction Materials Industry. By Mark S. Kuhar Cement producers seeking to develop the safe, productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future are looking hard at innovations in electric technology. There is no lack of innovations coming to market. For instance, Holcim US entered into…
Read MoreHolcim US Turns to Wind Power for Texas Operations
Holcim US entered into its first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) linked to renewable energy generation. Through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) agreement at least 38% of the company’s total power consumption at all of its Texas production facilities will be from renewable energy generated at a large wind farm in Coke County.
Read MoreHolcim US Announces Regional Rebrand
Holcim US will unite its legacy brands in Colorado, including Aggregate Industries, Metro Mix Concrete and Transit Mix Concrete, under the Holcim name as the company builds on the market strength of each and streamlines the company’s collective work as a sustainable builder of progress.
Read MoreHolcim US Enhances Concrete Portfolio in Colorado, Minneapolis Markets
Holcim US has introduced DYNAMax high-performance concrete to its innovative concrete product portfolio in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Twin Cities, Minn., markets.
Read MoreHolcim US Enlists Parsable to Help with ESG Goals
Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company’s Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 Holcim sites in the United States. The digital tool will be key to integrating Holcim’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) objectives with its operational and frontline activities.
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