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Article: Energy star: a lesson in energy efficiency and environmental initiatives.(Special Section)
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- Environmental Design & Construction
- Article date:
- April 1, 2004
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WHAT IS ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficient products, resources and programs for homes and businesses. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy to power 20 million homes and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 18 million cars--all while saving $9 billion.
ENERGY STAR labeled products and buildings meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. The ENERGY STAR partnership offers a proven energy management strategy ...