PLB reduces its energy consumption and carbon footprint
An energy analysis, financed in part by the “Fonds Écoleader”, has enabled PLB to identify priority strategies for reaching its goals: reducing energy costs, modernizing production processes, and improving food quality.
The action plan towards energy reduction objectives was developed with “PG Énergie”, a firm of energy efficiency and building mechanics experts. The drying, packaging and extrusion equipment’s performance was analyzed. These key operations represent 80% of PLB’s total natural gas consumption. The goal is to reduce natural gas dependency to make way for dual energy.
Completed projects:
- LED lights replace all plant and office lighting.
- Acquisition of new robots in the packaging area modernizing the plant.
- Acquisition of a vapor recovery system and corrections to the compressed air piping system.
Upcoming projects:
- Acquisition of a dual-energy boiler and a new generation dryer.
- Acquisition of new production tools consuming less energy.
The recent modifications have already reduced electricity consumption by 400,000 kWh/year. Once all the strategies proposed in the action plan are implemented, PLB will benefit from substantial savings, increase its performance, and significantly improve its environmental footprint.
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