WASHINGTON DC — Of the 86 manufacturing plants recognized for energy performance by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification in 2022, 39 are members of the American Bakers Association (ABA). This distinction is awarded to plants in the top 25% of energy performance across the country.
“The baking sector’s strong participation in the Energy Star program exemplifies their commitment to their communities and their sustainability goals,” said Rasma Zvaners, ABA’s VP of regulatory and technical services. “In 2022, ABA members avoided 138 million metric tons of greenhouse gasses compared to bakeries performing at an average level of energy efficiency.”
Major players in the industry such as Horsham, PA-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, Thomasville, GA-based Flowers Foods and Nashville, TN-based Crown Bakeries were given the Energy Star certification across multiple manufacturing plants.
“Industrial leadership in energy efficiency is critical to achieving our nation’s climate goals,” said Michael S. Regan, EPA administrator. “The savings from Energy Star certified plants demonstrate how energy efficiency is both helping our manufacturing sector reduce costs and propelling America’s transition to a clean energy future.”
Read the complete list of Energy Star certified baking plants.
