The Windsor Assembly Plant has received an award for energy conservation.
Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has made process and technology improvements at the plant that resulted in a 30% annual energy savings of existing chilled water system and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the energy used by almost 21 homes each year.
The plant uses large compressors of chilled water to cool the air as well as the equipment during different processes.
FCA says a new vehicle rolls off the line every 48 seconds and it takes about 27 hours to complete a vehicle.
“I’m very proud of the Energy Management Team and their initiatives at Windsor Assembly Plant,” said Michael Brieda, Plant Manager. “The team succeeded in implementing this new strategy effectively, and, in the first quarter alone, we’ve achieved 113% of the anticipated savings, which is an incredible success! I’m proud to say that we not only build environmentally friendly vehicles, but we strive to do so in an environmentally sustainable facility.”