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Three Tennessee Organizations Receive 2013 Energy Star Awards

Release Date: 03/26/2013
Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, [email protected]

ATLANTA – Three organizations in Tennessee were honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with 2013 awards from the Energy Star Program. This award was given because of their outstanding leadership and commitment to protecting America’s environment through energy efficiency.

“EPA congratulates this year's Energy Star award winners,” said EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe. “Their commitment to superior energy efficiency makes these organizations valuable partners in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.”

The winners were chosen from nearly 20,000 Energy Star partners, including manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, and home builders, for their long-term commitment to climate protection through greater energy efficiency.

Organizations are recognized in the following categories:

Partners of the Year--Sustained Excellence
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, Nashville was recognized for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency.
Nissan North America, Inc. of Smyrna was recognized for the continued improvement of its energy management practices and performance.

Partners of the Year
Eastman Chemical Company of Kingsport was recognized for continuing to build upon its sound energy management foundation.

For more than two decades, American consumers and businesses have continued to save energy and protect the environment through the Energy Star program. In 2012 alone, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $24 billion on their energy bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 41 million vehicles. To date, more than 1.3 million new homes and nearly 20,000 office buildings, schools, and hospitals have earned the Energy Star. Since 2000, more than four billion Energy Star certified products have been sold.

Complete list of winners: www.energystar.gov/awards