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November 15, 2004 |
"We see our participation in the EPA's voluntary Climate Leaders
initiative as an opportunity to underscore GE's commitment to improving the
environment through our products and processes."
- Steve Ramsey, GE Vice President of Environmental Programs
Erie, Pennsylvania [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] GE Transportation is taking steps in global and domestic markets to reduce one of the less pleasing side affects of manufacturing: emissions pollution. The corporate giant is joining the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Leaders program, which was established in 2002 as a voluntary program that works with companies to measure greenhouse gas emissions and set aggressive, long-term emissions reduction goals.
"EPA applauds GE Transportation for its leadership. GE Transportation is
one of a select group of companies that have become Climate Leaders and
announced an aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target," said Kathleen
Hogan, Director, EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division. "These
commitments will make a significant contribution to achieving (Bush's) climate
protection goal."
Reductions on the manufacturing side will come from transitioning its rail
facility in Pennsylvania from coal power to fuels that produce less greenhouse
gas emissions. The corporation is committing to reduce its overall emissions
rate 25 percent between 2003 and 2008.
Product development will also begin to focus on environmentally friendlier
items. In January 2005, GE will begin commercial production of the Evolution
Series locomotive, which is a diesel electric hybrid. Evolution locomotives can
cut NOX emissions by 40 percent and increase fuel efficiency by up to 5 percent
at the same time, according to the company.
Developers in the wind industry can count on GE manufactured gearbox assemblies
in the wind turbines produced by the corporation. GE Transportation began
designing the gearboxes based on its expertise in designing gear systems for the
off-highway vehicle industry.
GE Transportation is now one of 60 corporations partnered with the EPA through
the Climate Leaders program. Companies such as General Motors, Eastman Kodak and
Johnson and Johnson are among other leading partners.
"We see our participation in the EPA's voluntary Climate Leaders initiative
as an opportunity to underscore GE's commitment to improving the environment
through our products and processes," said Steve Ramsey, GE Vice President
of Environmental Programs.
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