30 Dec CHS McPherson Refinery Earns Third Consecutive ENERGY STAR Certification
The McPherson Industrial Development Company congratulates CHS on the McPherson refinery’s third consecutive ENERGY STAR certification—a meaningful recognition of exceptional energy efficiency and operational excellence. MIDC is proud of CHS’s continued leadership and investment in sustainability, and the McPherson community is grateful for CHS’s strong partnership and longstanding support. This achievement reflects the shared commitment to performance, stewardship, and value for our region.
CHS refinery earns 2025 ENERGY STAR certification
The CHS refinery at McPherson, Kan., has earned ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is the third consecutive year the refinery has received the certification, which is awarded to industrial facilities that have demonstrated exceptional energy efficiency and environmental performance.
“We are proud to maintain this certification,” says Rhett Heflin, vice president of refining, who leads the McPherson team. “It’s a testament to our commitment to continued operational excellence, safety and ongoing efficiency efforts over time. We are committed to continuing our efforts to improve energy efficiency at the refinery and celebrate this achievement while maintaining our focus on providing value for our farmer-owners.”
The McPherson refinery earned ENERGY STAR certification by scoring in the top 25% of comparably sized refiners for energy efficiency (using the Energy Intensity Index). The certification comes with several benefits, including use of the ENERGY STAR plant certification mark and listing in a national registry of certified facilities. To qualify for the one-year certification, the refinery participated in a Solomon study, which analyzes the refinery to measure performance. The survey data was verified by a professional engineer and submitted to the EPA.
“This designation speaks to our efforts across CHS to continue on our sustainability journey,” says Heflin. “I am proud that our work in this area is continuing to grow.”