Washington, D.C. — ENERGY STAR award winners, Lowe's Cos. Inc., PepsiCo, Food Lion, LLC, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., Marriott International Inc., and 3M, are among those showcased in a report released on April 1, 2008, by EPA for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. The report, "Profiles in Leadership, 2008 ENERGY STAR Award Winners," highlights 74 award-winning organizations across many sectors of the U.S. economy, including schools, hospitals, real estate, manufacturing, chemicals and home building.

"EPA applauds these organizations for preserving our environment and our energy resources," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "Whether you are running a business or a school, these energy all-stars prove a brighter future starts with each of us."

The award winners were selected from over 12,000 organizations that partner in the ENERGY STAR program. Through their pioneering efforts, the winners have made substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy efficiency and awareness. They include large and small organizations and those with long track records of success as well as those that are quickly excelling in their partnership.

In 2007, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $16 billion on their energy bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. To date, more than 2.5 billion ENERGY STAR-qualified products have been sold, and nearly 840,000 new homes and 4,000 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR-qualified products, homes, and buildings provide the quality, features, and personal comfort today's consumers expect.

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, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov/awards, and be sure to read the June 2008 issue of Sustainable Facility, which will highlight the 2008 ENERGY STAR Awards winners.