Awards recognize five recipients in the
categories of energy management, innovation, engagement,
sustainability, and community
CHICAGO, Dec. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy and Homefield Energy
today announced five leading-edge companies as category winners in
the 2024 Energy Leadership Awards. This program highlights
corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy management,
innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community.
"We are proud to recognize customers paving the way to a clean
energy future," said Gabe Castro,
senior vice president of business markets for Dynegy and Homefield
Energy. "Driven by innovation and a focus on sustainability, this
year's recipients are leading the way to better serve their
customers and communities. We are confident their leadership will
inspire others to do the same."
The five winners include:
• Leadership
in Energy Management – United Dairy Farmers
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) has been a pioneer in providing
high-quality products at competitive prices since its first store
opened in Cincinnati in 1940. From
revolutionizing milk sales with affordable pricing to becoming a
local favorite with premium ice cream, UDF has consistently
demonstrated a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Today, with nearly 200 stores across three states, UDF continues to
expand and innovate.
Leveraging Dynegy's Greenback rebate dollars, UDF has undertaken
significant energy efficiency upgrades by replacing fluorescent
troffer and strip lighting with LED fixtures at 51 locations. This
initiative has resulted in a 75% reduction in power usage and
reduced maintenance costs by $50,000
over the life of the fixtures. These savings have provided UDF with
increased budget flexibility, enabling further investment in
additional energy efficiency projects.
• Leadership
in Innovation – Logoplaste
Logoplaste has set a benchmark in the packaging industry by
aligning its operations with sustainable practices and
demonstrating outstanding leadership in innovation. Known for
designing and manufacturing packaging that captures attention on
the shelf, Logoplaste is committed to using the most sustainable
processes and materials available. Its mission to reinvent plastic
packaging, with a focus on sustainability, is evident in its
efforts to create a circular economy, aiming for 100%
bottle-to-bottle lifecycles.
As the industry leader in embedded, wall-to-wall manufacturing,
Logoplaste integrates its packaging production lines directly
within client operations. This approach is the most sustainable way
to deliver rigid plastic packaging, as it eliminates freight,
synchronizes production, and significantly reduces carbon dioxide
emissions. Logoplaste also participates in demand response programs
to enhance grid reliability.
Through the strategic use of $14,000 from Dynegy's Greenback Rebate program,
Logoplaste funded a survey to upgrade its process cooling system, a
critical step in enhancing energy efficiency at its manufacturing
facility. Logoplaste continues to invest in innovative solutions
that not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute
positively to the environment.
• Leadership
in Engagement – Peoria Civic Center
The Peoria Civic Center, known as the crown jewel of
Central Illinois, home to the
Peoria Rivermen ice hockey team and Bradley
University basketball, as well as a premier venue for
world-class music, theatre, tradeshows, and events, has exemplified
outstanding leadership in community engagement and sustainability.
In 2024, the Peoria Civic Center embarked on an ambitious
$45 million renovation project,
thanks to the support of the City of
Peoria and the State of
Illinois. This transformative initiative has enhanced the
facility's infrastructure and reinforced its role as a central hub
for entertainment and community gatherings in the region.
Since 2019, Dynegy has supported the Peoria Civic Center's
efforts to beautify the downtown river area through tree donations.
These donations not only contribute to the area's aesthetic but
also improve air quality, reflecting a shared commitment to
environmental sustainability.
The Peoria Civic Center also took proactive steps to enhance
energy efficiency by partnering with Farnsworth Group for
retro-commissioning and energy conservation services. This
comprehensive survey covered the entire 1 million-square-foot
facility, addressing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
The resulting action plan focused on energy conservation measures,
with a projected payback period of 18 months or less, based on
reduced electrical consumption. As a further testament to its
commitment to sustainability, the Peoria Civic Center now has
$7,000 in Dynegy Greenback dollars to
invest in additional facility upgrades.
• Leadership
in Sustainability – Ebara Elliott Energy
Ebara Elliott Energy, headquartered in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, is renowned for its
expertise in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing
turbo-machinery for prime movers and rotating machinery, with
approximately 1,000 dedicated employees in Jeannette and 3,500 employees worldwide.
Ebara Elliott Energy has demonstrated exceptional leadership in
sustainability by actively working to reduce its environmental
impact. The company maintains ISO 14001 certification and has
committed to purchasing 100% Green-E® certified wind-powered
Renewable Energy Certificates. The company's ongoing efforts to
become more carbon neutral, along with the use of Dynegy's
Greenback rebate dollars towards energy efficient projects in its
contracts, highlight its dedication to environmental
responsibility.
• Leadership
in Community – Dollar Energy Fund
For the past four years, Dynegy has proudly served as the title
sponsor of Dollar Energy Fund's Cool Down for Warmth program. Each
winter, Dollar Energy Fund partners with CBS station KDKA for a
weeklong telethon campaign. A unique highlight of this campaign has
been visuals and stories to illustrate the effects of going without
heat-related utilities during the winter months, capturing viewers'
attention and inspiring them to contribute to this important cause.
One hundred percent of all additional donations are used for
utility assistance grants.
Since 2020, Dynegy has contributed over $100,000 as the "Powered By" sponsor of the Cool
Down for Warmth annual fundraiser. Through Dollar Energy Fund's
unique funding model, these funds have supported more than 1,700
vulnerable individuals needing energy assistance, helping
them stay warm during the harshest months.
In 2022, Dynegy also provided a $20,000 donation to support households in
Beaver and Westmoreland Counties through Dollar Energy
Fund's Hardship Program, part of a $50,000 contribution in Pennsylvania to help families with rising
electric bills.
Founded in 1983 in western Pennsylvania, Dollar Energy Fund serves
households experiencing financial hardships by providing utility
assistance and other services that lead to
self-sufficiency.
About Dynegy
For over 30 years, Dynegy has helped millions of Americans
throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest power their
homes and businesses. Dynegy delivers simple, price-protected
electricity plans for residential, municipal aggregation,
commercial and industrial customers alike. Dynegy is committed to
the communities it serves and gives back through local
partnerships. Visit dynegy.com for more. Dynegy is a subsidiary of
Vistra (NYSE: VST).
About Homefield
Homefield Energy is proud to power Illinois. We are committed to being a leader
in the electricity sector and a good neighbor to the communities in
which we operate. Homefield Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra Energy
(NYSE: VST). Vistra Energy is a premier, integrated power company
based in Irving, Texas, combining
an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with a focus on
safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.
Vistra's retail brands serve approximately five million
residential, commercial, and industrial customers across five top
retail states.
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