Better Project and Better Practice Awards
The Better Project and Better Practice awards recognize partners for innovative and industry-leading accomplishments in implementing decarbonization, energy and water efficiency, or waste reduction projects/practices. The Better Project award recognizes outstanding accomplishments at individual facilities, and the Better Practice award recognizes the implementation of practices and procedures more broadly. Meet the 2023 award winners below.
Learn more about these awards and the eligibility requirements here.
Congratulations to the 2023 Better Project & Better Practice Award WinnersClick on the names below to learn more about each project and practice. |
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Better Buildings: Better Project |
Better Plants: Better Project |
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Columbia Association Conversion to dual fuel heat pumps reduces natural gas consumption by about 70% |
ABB A full capture system for sulfur hexafluoride emissions lowers ABB’s carbon footprint by 16% |
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Credit Human New 12-story headquarters building is nearly 65% more efficient than comparable buildings |
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Wastewater recovery system for washing operations achieves Zero Discharge status |
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Empire State Realty Trust A long-term plan for carbon and energy reduction at the Empire State Building |
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The Chemours Company Boiler optimization reduces emissions by more than 1,200 MTCO2e per year |
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Foundation Communities Low-Income studio homes with a 180kW solar array and various efficiency measures |
Cummins A 3.62 MW solar farm at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant reduces site electricity consumption by 6% |
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Mercy Housing A replicable case study for detecting water leaks through sensors and real-time monitoring |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise CHP power plant reduces annual energy costs by over $2 million and improves resiliency |
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Three-year facility project to cut emissions while reducing waste and energy and water use |
Ingersoll Rand Die casting water reduction project reduces absolute water consumption by more than 23% |
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RiseBoro Community Partnership Affordable senior housing facility designed to the Passive House Standard |
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KYB Americas Corporation A new centralized chilled water system reduces annual energy use by 2.1 million kWh |
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Town of Southampton, NY Town Hall sustainability improvements reduce emissions by more than 210 MTCO2e per year |
Nestlé USA Electrochemical water treatment technology saves energy and water, and reduces use of chemicals |
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Saint-Gobain A customized smart EMS contextualizes energy used per product SKU number |
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Better Buildings: Better Practice |
Better Plants: Better Practice |
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Allina Health Rheaply reuse asset exchange platform reduces waste going to the landfill or incinerator |
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3M Converting to lithium-ion powered industrial vehicles to realize energy and emissions reductions |
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Atlanta Housing Authority A rent boost for landlords addresses the split incentive problem in low-income housing |
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AT&T Energy and building management solution manages over 240 million data points each day |
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Empire State Realty Trust Decarbonization plan that addresses water and waste reduction while prioritizing occupant health |
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The Chemours Company A roadmap to reduce fluorinated organic compound process emissions by 99% by 2030 |
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Lendlease Energy solutions reduce average gross annual utility costs by nearly $20 million in two Hawaii communities spanning 10,000+ military homes |
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Eastman Chemical Company An organizational structure integrates the energy management and sustainability teams |
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Los Angeles Unified School District A pathway for achieving 100% clean renewable energy in all energy sectors by 2040 |
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EnerSys A program to facilitate organizational change by fostering employee-driven opportunities |
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Louisville, KY Energy management program has saved more than $1.5 million since 2019 |
General Motors A self-paced Energy Treasure Map supplier program to achieve energy and water reduction |
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Maine Department of Corrections Portfolio-wide carbon reduction initiative includes pursuing 50001 Ready recognition at all facilities |
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The Sherwin-Williams Company Sustainability challenge engages early talent to drive energy and waste reduction |
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Pace University Coordinated energy management strategy reduced annual energy usage by nearly 20% |
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Steelcase, Inc. Step-by-step guidance to reduce manufacturing scrap waste and increase efficiency |
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University of Virginia Sustainable Labs Program decreases CO2e by more than 20% in energy-intensive lab buildings |
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Stryker An Energy Playbook to drive a pipeline of future energy and emissions-reduction projects |
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Village of Montour Falls, NY Solid waste reduction and diversion strategies prevent waste and sludge from entering landfills |
See Better Project and Better Practice Award winners prior to 2023 here.