ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Oct 16, 2024
Industrial Process Heat Recovery in Cement Plants
ACEEE supported State of California Assembly Bill (AB) 2109, sponsored by Assembly member Juan Carrillo (D – Los Angeles/San Bernardino), which is intended to remove the economic barrier faced by l…
ACEEE Letter of Support for AB2109 to CA General Assembly
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ACEEE supported State of California Assembly Bill (AB) 2109, sponsored by Assembly member Juan Carrillo (D – Los Angeles/San Bernardino), which is intended to remove the economic barrier faced by large energy consumers to implement industrial process heat recovery (IPHR). IPHR is a proven technology used by about 30% of cement plants worldwide that generates carbon-free electricity for on-site use during the manufacturing process. To implement IPHR in California, the technology needed to be recognized as an energy efficiency measure. The bill encourages cement manufacturers and other industrial customers to install IPHR systems in their normal course of business as it provides exemption from departing load surcharges, while minimizing the cost impacts to nonparticipating customers (for example, residential customers). This decarbonization lever was also supported by the California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA).
AB 2109 passed the General Assembly on August 28, 2024, and was signed into Law by Governor Gavin Newson on September 27, 2024.
Toward Best Practices for Industrial Innovation: Lessons from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program
This paper highlights a central lesson for policymakers: Industrial innovation requires alignment across government programs (grants, procurement), financing mechanisms (tax credits, loans), and institutional capacity. When these three are backed by sustained commitment from the public sector, private industry, and external stakeholders, the transition from demonstration to deployment becomes viable.
This report identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Industrial Rate Impacts on Electrification Projects in Illinois and Michigan
New study points to rate structure reforms, supportive programs
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