The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of Energy have awarded six businesses in the state of Georgia with Energy Star honors. In addition to the top honorees, an additional one hundred and twenty seven public, private, and non-profit groups were celebrated for their practices of protecting the environment by reducing their energy use through innovative building improvements and green home construction practices, waste reduction, facility re-design and education and training.
The top award winner were chosen from nearly sixteen thousand Energy Star affiliated home builders, real estate companies, hospitals, public schools, manufacturers, and retailers for their commitment to promoting greater energy efficiency throughout their buildings, facilities and operational practices.
Two Atlanta-based businesses were named Energy Star Partner of the Year for their long-term sustainable practices: The Home Depot and Servidyne. Home Depot is a North American home improvement retailer with locations throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Servidyne is a building optimization company focuses on energy reduction.
Four businesses throughout the state were named Energy Star Partner of the Year for comprehensively and strategically managing energy use in all facets of their work. These winner are: Alpharetta: Burton Energy Group; Atlanta: Beazer Homes USA; Decatur: Georgia Interfaith Power and Light; and Peachtree City: Hoshizaki America.
Buildings, homes, and products can earn the Energy Star designation for attaining high standards in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Over one and a half million new homes and twenty three thousand office buildings, hospitals and schools have earned an Energy Star designation. As a result of Energy Star, American businesses and families have saved nearly three hundred billion dollars on energy costs.
WasteCare Wants You to Remember: If your business is constructing new building space or preparing to purchase equipment, be sure to consult with an Energy Star recognized construction firm or supplier. You’ll save green every month when you go green with Energy Star!