Logoplaste: Dynegy and Homefield Energy Announce Recipients of the 2024 Energy Leadership Awards

Awards recognize five recipients in the categories of energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community CHICAGO , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy and Homefield Energy today announced five leading-edge companies as category winners in the 2024 Energy Leadership Awards. This program highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community. "We are proud to recognize customers paving the way to a clean energy future," said Gabe Castro , senior vice president of business markets for Dynegy and Homefield Energy. "Driven by innovation and a focus on sustainability, this year's recipients are leading the way to better serve their customers and communities. We are confident their leadership will inspire others to do the same." The five winners include: • Leadership in Energy Management - United Dairy Farmers United Dairy Farmers (UDF) has been a pioneer in providing high-quality products at competitive prices since its first store opened in Cincinnati in 1940. From revolutionizing milk sales with affordable pricing to becoming a local favorite with premium ice cream, UDF has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Today, with nearly 200 stores across three states, UDF continues to expand and innovate. Leveraging Dynegy's Greenback rebate dollars, UDF has undertaken significant energy efficiency upgrades by replacing fluorescent troffer and strip lighting with LED fixtures at 51 locations. This initiative has resulted in a 75% reduction in power usage and reduced maintenance costs by $50,000 over the life of the fixtures. These savings have provided UDF with increased budget flexibility, enabling further investment in additional energy efficiency projects. • Leadership in Innovation - Logoplaste Logoplaste has set a benchmark in the packaging industry by aligning its operations with sustainable practices and demonstrating outstanding leadership in innovation. Known for designing and manufacturing packaging that captures attention on the shelf, Logoplaste is committed to using the most sustainable processes and materials available. Its mission to reinvent plastic packaging, with a focus on sustainability, is evident in its efforts to create a circular economy, aiming for 100% bottle-to-bottle lifecycles. As the industry leader in embedded, wall-to-wall manufacturing, Logoplaste integrates its packaging production lines directly within client operations. This approach is the most sustainable way to deliver rigid plastic packaging, as it eliminates freight, synchronizes production, and significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Logoplaste also participates in demand response programs to enhance grid reliability.