{"id":9059,"date":"2024-01-24T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/?p=9059"},"modified":"2024-01-31T09:59:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:59:23","slug":"reducing-emissions-through-energy-optimization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/?p=9059&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Bridgestone\u2019s Joliette Plant Sets an Example for Decarbonization"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-9059\" class=\"panel-layout\"><div id=\"pg-9059-0\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-9059-0-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-9059-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Bridgestone, a global tire manufacturing giant, has set itself the goal of becoming an &ldquo;outstanding corporate citizen&rdquo; by reducing its CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions by 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2050.<sup>1<\/sup> With this goal in mind, Bridgestone undertook a large decarbonization project at its plant in Joliette, Qu&eacute;bec.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-9059-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>A &ldquo;Durable&rdquo; Partnership<\/h3>\n<p>Collaboration and complementary expertise are key elements of success in projects like this. That is why Bridgestone has partnered with specialists like Ecosystem&mdash;a company specializing in decarbonization and energy projects&mdash;and &Eacute;nergir&mdash;to support the project partners and ensure maximum financial assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-9059-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Efficient Measures<\/h3>\n<p>A series of energy optimization measures were implemented under this collaboration, with a primary focus on energy and heat recovery.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>HVAC equipment integration into a centralized control platform to improve efficiency. In addition to the immediate energy gains, this measure facilitates preventive maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Heat energy recovery from the heat released into the atmosphere by electrical rooms and through the cooling of administration facilities. The recovered heat preheats the laboratories and other areas of the plant.<\/li>\n<li>Heat recovery from the three steam boilers in the manufacturing plant. The vast majority of the recovered energy preheats the make-up air processed by the ventilation units. The rest preheats the combustion air for the boilers and the freshwater intake supply.<\/li>\n<li>Heat recovery from the heat released to the atmosphere by the water tower cooling system for rubber compounding processes. Heat recovery from the plant&rsquo;s compressed air cooling system. In both cases, the heat is routed to the make-up air units, reducing their natural gas consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Ventilation optimization based on the air balance report and the plant&rsquo;s airflow dynamics. This optimization also maximized the impact of heat recovery measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Impressive Results<\/h3>\n<p>When combined, these measures allowed the plant to reduce its annual natural gas consumption by 3,740,400 m<sup>3<\/sup>, cutting 7,060 tonnes of GHG emissions. These fossil fuel savings result in a 29% reduction in associated GHG emissions&mdash;a significant step towards meeting Bridgestone&rsquo;s targets&mdash;while significantly reducing energy costs. By rallying stakeholders around an initiative that considered multiple interests (financial, operational, and environmental), Bridgestone leveraged interdepartmental collaboration at the plant to ensure the project&rsquo;s success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9059-1\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-9059-1-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-9059-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Focus on Renewable Energy<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to contributing to Bridgestone&rsquo;s overall decarbonization targets, the project enabled the Joliette plant to become a model for the company&rsquo;s other plants. In fact, it is now the plant that emits the least amount of CO<sub>2<\/sub> and is the most efficient per unit of production in North America. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&ldquo;One of Bridgestone&rsquo;s goals is to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. But our efforts to be carbon neutral, protect biodiversity, and reduce resource use don&rsquo;t end there. We&rsquo;re already studying other projects to further reduce our natural gas consumption and migrate to sustainable energy sources, such as renewable natural gas, hydroelectricity, or any other new technologies,&rdquo; said Alexandra Lemay, Manager of Environment and OHS at the Bridgestone plant in Joliette.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-9059-1-1\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-9059-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-d6014b76747a\">\n\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/informatech.energir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PICT-028-r-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Bridgestone Joliette\" alt=\"\" class=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9059-2\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-9059-2-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-9059-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Maximizing Savings Thanks to &Eacute;nergir<\/h3>\n<p>For this project, the Bridgestone plant in Joliette received a total grant of $445,000 under the <a href=\"https:\/\/energir.com\/en\/major-industries\/energy-efficiency-programs\/programs\/feasibility-study\">Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures stream<\/a> of &Eacute;nergir&rsquo;s Energy Efficiency Program &ndash; Energy Audit and Implementation. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"tableau-texte\">\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 20px; width: 10%;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #002855;\">More than 3.7 million m<sup>3<\/sup> of natural gas saved<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"tableau-texte\">\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 20px; width: 10%;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #002855;\">$445,000 grant from the Implementation stream of &Eacute;nergir&rsquo;s Energy Efficiency Program<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p>&ldquo;One of Bridgestone&rsquo;s goals is to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. But our efforts to be carbon neutral, protect biodiversity and reduce resource use don&rsquo;t end there. We&rsquo;re already studying other projects to further reduce our natural gas consumption and migrate to sustainable energy sources, such as renewable natural gas, hydroelectricity, or any other new technologies.&rdquo;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-9059-3\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-9059-3-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-9059-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>M&eacute;lissa Th&eacute;or&ecirc;t.<br>\nSenior Advisor, Energy expertise<\/p>\n<p>Donald Beverly.<br>\nLeader, Energy expertise<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/energir.com\/en\/business\/customer-centre\/contact-us\/groupe-datech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DATECH Group<\/a> &ndash; Development and technical assistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div 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