The GCC Pueblo Plant has again been honored with the esteemed Energy Star certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its exceptional energy efficiency in 2023. This marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition for the plant, underscoring our steadfast dedication to energy efficiency and emissions reduction. GCC’s Pueblo Plant is the sole Colorado cement facility to receive this prestigious accolade.
Ron Henley, President of GCC’s U.S. Division, expressed, “Energy Star certification underscores GCC’s position among the top 25 percent of cement plants nationwide in terms of energy performance. Our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and operational enhancements geared towards efficient energy utilization has enabled us to achieve this milestone.”
GCC has significantly enhanced its energy performance through strategic energy management initiatives implemented across the organization. GCC has seamlessly integrated approximately 25% of alternative fuels at the Pueblo Plant while maintaining exemplary thermal efficiency standards. This steadfast commitment to sustainability and operational innovation is evident throughout our processes.
Furthermore, GCC’s Rapid City Plant in South Dakota has also earned the Energy Star certification for the fourth consecutive year, placing GCC among a select group of only eleven certified cement plants nationwide. Cindy Jacobs, chief of the Energy Star Commercial & Industrial Branch, emphasized, “Improving the energy performance of industrial plants is paramount in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA commends the dedication to energy efficiency demonstrated by ENERGY STAR-certified plants.”
Introduced in 1992, Energy Star is an EPA voluntary, market-driven initiative to curtail greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency measures. To date, tens of thousands of buildings and plants across all fifty states have been granted the Energy Star distinction.
For additional details on Energy Star Certification for Industrial Facilities, please visit energystar.gov/plants.
About GCC
GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates and construction‐related services. They serve the United States and Latin America, as well as Canada. Annual cement production capacity is 5.8 million metric tons. The company employs approximately 3,000 people in the U.S. and in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Found in 1941, the Company’s shares appear on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC.
