Energy Inspectors earns award for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, for the 7th consecutive year
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Energy Inspectors Corporation with a 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for their continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. Energy Inspectors' accomplishments will be recognized at the EPA's annual awards ceremony tonight in Washington, D.C.
Energy Inspectors, an ENERGY STAR partner since 1997, will be honored for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency. With over a million Energy Star certified Energy Star homes in the United States, Energy Inspectors Corporation alone has certified approximately 10% of all Energy Star homes. Energy Inspectors is also a leader in commercial energy efficiency, and in Green Building certification as a national LEED provider.
Across the U.S., top companies and organizations are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future through their participation in ENERGY STAR.
Over the last 20 years, with help from the ENERGY STAR program, American families and businesses have saved more than $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.8 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
"Energy Inspectors Corporation is committed to increasing energy efficiency in all of our business endeavors through our partnership with ENERGY STAR, which helps protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within all of our above-code programs," said Galo LeBron, President and CEO of Energy Inspectors Corporation.
"The EPA is recognizing Energy Inspectors Corporation for earning the EPA's highest ENERGY STAR Award, the 2013 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award," said Bob Perciasepe, Acting Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency. "Energy Inspectors leads the field with their commitment to energy efficiency and demonstrates how all Americans can save energy, save money, and create a healthier environment for all. This is the 7th consecutive year Energy Inspectors is recognized with this important award."
The 2013 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership year after year. These winners have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, and employing innovative energy efficiency approaches. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the ENERGY STAR program, including energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors. Award winners are selected from the nearly 20,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.
About Energy Inspectors Corporation
Energy Inspectors Corporation has been a leader in Green Building and Residential Energy Efficiency since 1997. The company is one of the leading residential and commercial energy efficiency rating companies in America involved in all aspects of energy efficiency, and the largest Energy Star rating and construction quality assurance company in the Western United States certifying thousands of homes annually as energy efficient. Energy Inspectors is also a leading Green Building certification company certifying homes and commercial properties, for the United States Green Building Council's LEED program and is a LEED for HOMES PROVIDER, and GreenPoint Rated certification organization for Build It Green. The company operates in 18 states and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. For more information visit www.energyinspectors.com, email, or call Energy Inspectors toll-free at 1-800-808-7190.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. Nearly 20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, and buildings. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
John Gillett, COO, Energy Inspectors Corporation
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Kristinn Vazquez
ENERGY STAR Brand Manager
(202) 343-9062
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