Energy Star

PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the one millionth Energy Star qualified home mark. Number 15 on the list of the top 20 markets for Energy Star built homes, the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area has 12,455 Energy Star qualified homes.

These Energy Star homes are saving the equivalent to eliminating emissions from 667 vehicles, saving 4,034,004 pounds of coal and planting 1,102 acres of trees, and saving the environment 7,911,493 pounds of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.    » read more »

1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States / Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homes

11/10/2009 -- WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home mark. With more than 15,000 partners in sectors all across the economy, Energy Star has been enormously successful at saving consumers money by reducing the energy usage of products used in the home and office everyday.    » read more »

Taxpayers have until Nov. 30 to take advantage of the tax savings

Nov. 5, 2009 -- CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

Since Sept. 1, West Virginians will not have to pay sales and use tax on certain ENERGY STAR® qualified products valued at $5,000 or less. Tangible personal property for use in a trade or business is not subject to this sales tax holiday.    » read more »

Letter to Agencies Calls for Consumer Protection Measures

Washington, DC – Last week, Congressman Harry Teague lead a group of 30 House members in sending a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lisa Jackson calling for more accurate reporting of ENERGY STAR ratings. Two recent reports released by both the Inspector General of the DOE and EPA have placed the integrity of the label in question, citing unqualified appliances that have received the energy-efficiency moniker. The letter urges the officials to provide consumers with accurate information on products claiming the ENERGY STAR designation.    » read more »

RALEIGH (June 16, 2009) -- Progress Energy has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a recipient of the 2009 Energy Star Leadership in Housing Award. The award recognizes the utility for its efforts to promote energy-efficient construction and environmental protection in the Carolinas.

The company's Home Advantage program provides incentives to residential builders to construct new homes that meet or exceed EPA Energy Star standards for efficiency. Energy Star-certified homes provide customers with at least 15 percent greater efficiency than standard homes. Homeowners also receive a 5 percent Progress Energy discount on their monthly bill for the life of the home.    » read more »

First U.S. Manufactured ENERGY STAR® Qualified Water Heater Will Be Made in Kentucky Creating 400 New “Green Collar” Jobs

June 1, 2009 -- LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- GE’s (NYSE:GE) Consumer & Industrial division announced today that it will manufacture highly energy efficient hybrid electric water heaters in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Company’s Appliance Park facility - creating about 400 jobs.

The new hybrid patented technology will make GE the first manufacturer to introduce a water heater that will meet the new 2009 Department of Energy ENERGY STAR standards for heat pump hot water heaters, putting GE well ahead of the competition.    » read more »

Public housing agencies across U.S. are saving energy using ENERGY STAR products, practices

March 25, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will receive special recognition for promoting the use of energy efficient appliances in public housing units and encouraging public housing authorities across the country to follow "green" building standards.

On March 31st, HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing will be presented with an ENERGY STAR Special Recognition Award at a formal ceremony in Washington, D.C. for its commitment and dedication to furthering the ENERGY STAR program, which encourages energy conservation.    » read more »

April 10, 2008 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter today congratulated two Colorado organizations, Colorado Springs Utilities and Forest City Stapleton, for being selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy as 2008 ENERGY STAR Award winners.

The EPA and DOE honored businesses and organizations earlier this month for their outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Colorado Springs Utilities was selected as a "Partner of the Year" and Forest City Stapleton received an "Award for Excellence." The award winners were selected from among more than 12,000 organizations that partner in the Energy Star program.    » read more »

Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2008 -- Today EPA is announcing a revised Energy Star specification for televisions. Effective Nov. 1, 2008, TVs that carry the Energy Star label will be up to 30 percent more efficient than conventional models and will save energy while they are on and when they are off. The new modifications are expected to prevent greenhouse gas emissions while offering U.S. consumers the very best in terms of feature-rich, high-quality TVs.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Two Michigan Department of Environmental Quality district offices were recently given the ENERGY STAR award, recognizing their efforts to protect the environment through energy efficiency. The award was given to the DEQ's Southeast Michigan district office in Warren, and the Upper Peninsula district office in Gwinn.

"We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to energy conservation," said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester. "Both at work and at home, everyone can help make Michigan a leader in energy efficiency."    » read more »

9/26/07 -- In 2006, EPA's climate protection programs prevented 70 million metric tons of carbon equivalent greenhouse gas emissions - up from 63 million in 2005, according to a new report released today.    » read more »