Awards and Recognition News Release: EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency / 2011 Energy Star Award winners announced

April 12, 2011 

*EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency 

*"2011 Energy Star Award winners announced"* 

**WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring 111 Energy Star partners
  who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in protecting American's health and the environment
 through energy efficiency achievements. 2011 Energy Star award winners include manufacturers, retailers,
 public schools, hospitals, real estate companies and home builders. Organizations are recognized in
 one of three award categories: Sustained Excellence, Partner of the Year, and Excellence. 

"Year after year, Energy Star award winners reflect American ingenuity at its highest level,"
 said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. "The innovations at work in the Energy Star program
 are cost-effective ways to reduce pollution, improve our health and grow our economy all
 at the same time. Those who have invested in these energy saving technologies display 
economically-sensible solutions that are good for our communities and our future." 

The forty-six Sustained Excellence winners have continued to exhibit leadership
 year after year in the Energy Star program while remaining dedicated to environmental
 protection through energy efficiency.  2011 Sustained Excellence award winners include
 3M, Bosch Home Appliances, Ford, GE, J.C. Penney, KB Home, Lowe's, and PepsiCo. 

Forty-four organizations have received Partner of the Year for strategically
 and comprehensively managing their energy use.  These organizations promote
 Energy Star products and practices in their own operations, and provide efficient
 products and services to consumers within their community.  2011 Partner of the
 Year award winners include Boeing, Cleveland Clinic, Colgate-Palmolive, Hanesbrands,
 HEI Hotels & Resorts, Kohl's, Panasonic, Sears, and Staples. 

Twenty-one organizations are recognized with an Excellence award for a specific
 activity for promoting energy-efficient products, homes, or buildings, helping
 to expand the reach of the Energy Star program. 2011 Excellence award winners
 include Canon, DirectTV, Lennox, Menards, and Sharp Electronics. 

Last year alone, Americans, with the help of the Energy Star program and its 20,000 partners,
 saved approximately $18 billion on their energy bills while preventing greenhouse gas 
emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 33 million vehicles. To date, nearly 1.2 million new homes and more than 12,600 office buildings, schools, hospitals and public buildings have earned the Energy Star. Since 2000, approximately 3.5 billion Energy Star qualified products have been sold. 

More information and a full list of 2011 award winners: Energy Star Awards