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Heat Reclamation

Ceiling ducts draw wasted heat from furnaces at DENSO Manufacturing Michigan in Battle Creek and transport it to cooler areas of the plant. The reclaimed heat reduces natural gas consumption by more than 33 million cubic feet and CO2 emissions by 3.9 million pounds.

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Green Roof

The green roof atop DENSO Manufacturing Canada’s (DMCN) facility offers many benefits to DMCN and the environment, including the recovery of green space, moderation of the urban heat island effect, improved storm water management, and water and air purification. The green roof also has a longer life-span than standard roofs because it is protected from ultraviolet radiation and the extreme fluctuations in temperature that cause roof membranes to deteriorate.

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