GM Energy Efficiency

GM Energy Efficiency
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Updates on how GM is reducing emissions and petroleum dependence by being more energy efficient.

For more information on GM’s commitment to energy efficiency, visit its sustainability report and environmental blog.

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GM Rosario Complex is First GM Plant in Americas to Earn ISO 50001 Certification
The Rosario Automotive Complex in Argentina is the first GM plant in the Americas to receive 50001 certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO 50001 standard acknowledges the latest best international practice in energy management, which is building upon existing national and regional standards to...
Jun 7, 2013 10:45 AM ET
GM China Advanced Technical Center Receives LEED Silver Certification
GM’s China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) located in Shanghai, was awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The program is globally recognized for its process that uses common standards...
Jun 6, 2013 1:00 PM ET
Lordstown is All-In With LED Lighting & Efficiency
GM’s Lordstown Stamping plant is the first and largest North American GM facility to convert all of its lighting to high-efficiency LED bulbs. The switch will save the plant more than $800,000 overall annually, while reducing CO2 emissions by more than 8,500 tons. This is equivalent to annual energy use of 397 homes. “Although replacing more than 1,600 light fixtures is a monumental...
May 22, 2013 1:00 PM ET
GM China Advanced Technical Center Receives LEED Silver Certification
SHANGHAI, May 22, 2013 /3BL Media/ – The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai has been awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The LEED certification program is a globally recognized process that uses common standards to define “green buildings.” Its goal is to support the design and...
May 22, 2013 10:15 AM ET
Step by Step, GM Further Improves Building Efficiency
ENERGY STAR® Chief Jean Lupinacci believes any building can take simple steps to improve its energy efficiency. Take GM. Through efforts like tracking energy use, making the most of heating and cooling ventilation systems, and turning off lights when unneeded, three of our facilities achieved efficiency gains that earned them recognition in the 2012 ENERGY STAR®...
May 15, 2013 10:15 AM ET

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