The Owens Corning glass fiber reinforcement plant in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, has cut natural gas consumption by more than 40 percent and received a $120,000 prize from the Union Gas Energy Efficiency Promotional Program. During 2005, the Guelph plant implemented front-end oxygen firing and furnace improvements, saving more than 4 million cubic meters of natural gas annually. Union Gas is the owner/operator of natural gas delivery systems in Southwestern Ontario. The company is a strong supporter of energy efficiency. The company says energy efficiency ensures the ongoing viability of its existing customer base while generating additional capacity to grow. The award program is intended to fund equipment, installation and engineering costs for eligible projects.