LAPORTE – Alcoa Howmet in LaPorte has received the Lugar Energy Patriot Award from U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar.

The plant was cited for its work in educating employees and students about identifying potential energy savings.

The award is set up to recognize professionals, scholars, students or businesses involved in reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign energy.

Alcoa Howmet makes castings for aerospace and gas turbine operations.