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CSX and Environmental Defense Fund Fellow Foster Innovation, Promote Energy Savings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - August 27, 2013 - For the fourth
consecutive year, CSX participated in the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Climate Corps, an innovative program that pairs MBA student "fellows" with
leading companies to design and support programs that drive energy
efficiency. This year's CSX
fellow, Hanyan Wu from the Mason School of
Business at the College of William & Mary, focused on solar energy
opportunities and high-efficiency lighting projects across the company's
network. Hanyan also helped spearhead a project that is on track to bring
the city of Jacksonville some of its first electric vehicle charging
stations.
"CSX never stops searching for new ways to increase energy
savings and implement more efficient technologies," said Carl Gerhardstein,
assistant vice president, health, environment and sustainability, CSX. "Year
after year, our EDF fellows bring an invaluable outside perspective that
helps keep CSX focused on sustainable, economical investments in our
facilities and infrastructure."
This year, Hanyan focused on the
feasibility of solar photovoltaic technology at three locations across the
CSX network, as well as optimal locations for future efficiency improvements
and renewable energy projects. With the help of the CSX Public Safety,
Health and Environment Department, he also explored the possibility of
bringing the first electric vehicle charging stations to downtown
Jacksonville in the coming months.
The proposed energy initiatives
together would result in approximate savings of $240,000; 1,572 metric tons
of carbon dioxide (the equivalent of 328 passenger vehicles); and 2 million
kilowatt hours annually (enough to power 211 homes).
"We are proud to
have found such a loyal partner in CSX," said Victoria Mills, managing
director of EDF. "The company's commitment to the EDF Climate Corps program
reflects its dedication to environmental stewardship, and opens up exciting
opportunities for both CSX and the student fellows who work
there."
About Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund is
a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 700,000
members. Since 1967, EDF has linked science, economics and law to create
innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent
environmental problems.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida,
is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and
rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad
array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural,
and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical
role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its
network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States,
where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links
more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake
ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More
information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX)
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Contact:
Melanie
Cost
1 (877) TELL-CSX