Energy Efficiency, Industrial  -  February 1, 2015

Industry Insights: Cement Manufacturing Plants

Cement manufacturing plants process limestone and other raw materials to produce clinker that is either ground to make finished cement or shipped to clinker-grinding mills that produce blended cement products. Cement is a key ingredient in concrete, mortar, and other building products. Cement manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the United States.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR partnership has worked with the cement industry since 2002 to promote energy efficiency and best practices within the sector through the ENERGY STAR Industrial Focus initiative.