Two years on from the announcement of the #InflationReductionAct, ⚡ clean energy is rapidly expanding across America and opening up new prospects for rural towns that have seen an industrial decline. Drax’s operations have contributed to the growing of rural economies through the production of sustainable biomass, creating hundreds of jobs in communities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama. To learn more, read our newest post 👇 https://lnkd.in/eAz9q5eK
Drax Group US
Renewables & Environment
Monroe, Louisiana 11,291 followers
Drax is enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
About us
We are a manufacturer of compressed wood pellets produced from sustainably managed working forests. Headquartered in Monroe, LA, with operations across the Southeastern US, Drax is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate by promoting sustainable forestry and investing in local economic development. Our pellets allow electric utilities to reduce their dependence on coal, lower carbon emissions and provide new sources of safe, reliable and affordable power. We are a subsidiary of Drax Group plc, which is playing a vital role in helping to deliver a better future by changing the way energy is generated, supplied and used.
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https://www.drax.com/northamerica/
External link for Drax Group US
- Industry
- Renewables & Environment
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Biomass, Wood pellets, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Forest management, and Logistics
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Employees at Drax Group US
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Jay C. Hayek
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Beth Sanders, MS, CSHO, SHEP
Compliance and Training Director, North America
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Eric Riden
Senior Vice President, Strategic Asset Management * Strategic and Business-Minded Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leader * Supply Chain and…
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Brad Mayhew
SVP Operations at Drax Group US
Updates
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The #Gloster Community Advisory Panel held their first meeting last week! Lots of great ideas and information was shared. We want to thank our Panel members for taking time out of their busy schedules to help Drax as we continue to give back to the local community. To learn more about how Drax is giving back in #Gloster, visit www.drax.com/gloster Together, we can make it happen!
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Drax's Foundation Fund provides grant funding for non-profit organizations that share our commitment to improving equitable access to STEM education, community green spaces, and renewable energy. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America are doing just that. Visit https://lnkd.in/ezYnxGJf to find out how Drax is helping them connect #Mississippi kids to #STEM learning opportunities.
Empowering Mississippi’s Next Generation of STEM leaders - Drax US
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America & Girls Clubs of America are connecting kids across Central #Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast to #STEM learning opportunities. We are proud to support their efforts with a $70,000 donation through the Drax Foundation. Learn more about how the Drax Foundation and Drax's community efforts by visiting www.drax.com/community
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We're excited to introduce the inaugural members of the #Gloster Community Advisory Panel! This Panel will help Drax deepen its engagement with the local #community and more effectively respond to their needs. Learn what locals are on the Panel by visiting https://ow.ly/EAwc50SIste You can also check out our new webpage dedicated to #Gloster at https://ow.ly/K4ML50SIsti Here you'll find answers to FAQs, information on employment opportunities, and videos that showcase Drax’s ongoing activities within the community, like the one in this post!
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The Drax Community Fund has awarded nearly $100,000 to local non-profit organizations and community projects in Amite County, MS! One of those organizations is the Wilk-Amite Youth Action Network's Learning Village where kids are connected to STEM learning opportunities. Learn about the other organizations the Drax Community Fund is supporting by following this link: https://ow.ly/VGrf50SFCc7
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❓: Did you know Drax’s US BECCS facilities will be built in regions where they can source biomass locally? This not only makes those facilities more sustainable by reducing transportation emissions, but it also means production can be ramped up for emergencies. To learn more, read our blog post ⬇️
Extreme weather is getting more severe due to climate change ⛈️ and a more resilient power grid is needed to prevent the strain from triggering dangerous blackouts during these disasters. #BECCS is one of the only renewable technologies that can build energy reliability by: ⚡ Diversifying our nation’s energy portfolio ⚡ Providing baseload renewable power ⚡ Contributing to US energy independence To learn more, read our newest post by Drax SVP Raj Swaminathan 👇
BECCS: Strengthening the power grid against extreme weather - Drax US
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Industry tours play an important role in helping students map out their professional journeys. We were excited to take students from Mississippi State University's Department of Sustainable Bioproducts through our #Gloster plant! They had great questions about the industry and we can't wait to see what their futures hold! #Gloster #MSU #forestry
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Extreme weather is getting more severe due to climate change ⛈️ and a more resilient power grid is needed to prevent the strain from triggering dangerous blackouts during these disasters. #BECCS is one of the only renewable technologies that can build energy reliability by: ⚡ Diversifying our nation’s energy portfolio ⚡ Providing baseload renewable power ⚡ Contributing to US energy independence To learn more, read our newest post by Drax SVP Raj Swaminathan 👇
BECCS: Strengthening the power grid against extreme weather - Drax US
https://www.drax.com/us