"Ford Motor Company is committed to the responsible use of resources," said Sue Cischke, vice president, environmental and safety engineering. "Energy efficiency is critical to running a strong and successful business delivering both financial and environmental benefits." In 2006, Ford improved energy efficiency in the U.S. by 5 percent resulting in savings of approximately $25 million. Since 2000, Ford's U.S. facilities have improved energy efficiency by 25 percent, equivalent to the amount of energy consumed by 220,000 homes.