Public awareness of the Energy Star label has grown to more than 70% in 2008, an increase of about 20 percentage points over the last five years, according to a report released today. In many major markets where local utilities and other organizations use Energy Star to promote energy efficiency to their customers, public awareness of Energy Star is even higher, averaging nearly 80%.
The report released today, titled "National Awareness of Energy Star for 2007" presents an analysis of a survey commissioned by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, a non-profit organization that promotes the manufacture and purchase of energy-efficient products and services. This is the eighth year that the survey has been conducted.
Additional results from the survey show that:
- More than 70% of households reported being favorably influenced by the Energy Star label, up from about 50% in 2003;
- 80% of these households reported they are likely to recommend Energy Star products to their friends, with 29% of households reporting they are "extremely likely" to recommend Energy Star.
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Last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 76 businesses, groups and government entities for their outstanding commitment to the ENERGY STAR® program.
Organizations recognized have achieved major energy savings and/or are helping consumers save money while also increasing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, the agencies said.
DOE highlighted eight ENERGY STAR® Award winners in the following categories:
- Whirlpool Corporation: Sustained Excellence Award – Appliance Manufacturer
- GE Consumer & Industrial: Sustained Excellence Award – Appliances & Lighting Manufacturer
- Gorell Enterprises, Inc.: Sustained Excellence Award – Windows, Doors and Skylights
- Osram Sylvania: Sustained Excellence Award – Lighting Manufacturer
- Pella Corporation: Partner of the Year – Window Manufacturer
- ProVia Door, Inc.: Partner of the Year – Door Manufacturer
- Bosch Home Appliances: Excellence in ENERGY STAR® Promotion – Appliance
- Best Buy: Excellence in Appliance Retailing
Energy Star was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the Energy Star label can be found on more than 50 different kinds of products as well as new homes.
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