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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program showcases costeffective energy efficiency solutions across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and provides training, technical assistance, and recognition for leadership. Since introducing the program in 1992, ENERGY STAR has helped break down many of the barriers to improving energy efficiency. EPA is now joined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and through the ENERGY STAR program, thousands of organizations are improving their energy efficiency and providing their employees and customers with energy-saving products and information.
The 2008 ENERGY STAR award winners are a diverse set of organizations, reflecting the breadth of ENERGY STAR partners. Importandy, they represent leaders in many different arenas of the broad and complex world of energy. The award categories include:
* Sustained Excellence: Twenty-eight organizations are recognized for Sustained Excellence for their long-term commitment to protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. These winners exhibit outstanding leadership year after year.
* Partner of the Year: Twenty-six organizations are recognized as Partner of the Year. This award honors partners for their commitment to successfully manage energy...