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DOE and EPA Recognize Bosch With 2009 ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year Award for Appliances
Bosch Receives Award for Its Continued Commitment to Energy-Efficient Appliances
| Source: Bosch home appliances
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - March 2, 2009) - Renowned for its leadership in
developing energy- and water-efficient appliances, Bosch has been named the 2009
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Appliances by the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award
recognizes Bosch for its
outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by
manufacturing energy-efficient appliances and helping to educate consumers
about those products. Bosch's accomplishments will be recognized at an
awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2009.
"The ENERGY STAR awards represent achievements the Department of Energy is
proud to recognize as they signify notable progress in working to secure
our energy future," said Richard H. Karney, U.S. Department of Energy
ENERGY STAR Program Manager. "In 2009, partners like Bosch receiving these
awards demonstrated superb commitment to advancing the adoption of energy
efficient products and addressing our environmental challenges."
American consumers, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $19 billion on
their energy bills last year and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
equivalent to those of 29 million vehicles.
"As a company, we have worked for decades to advance the efficiency of our
products in the home and reduce the environmental impact during the
manufacturing process," said Holger Fietz, director of brand marketing for
Bosch. "It is particularly gratifying to have our efforts recognized by the
DOE and the EPA."
Bosch is the only U.S.
manufacturer to have the ENERGY STAR qualification on all its product
models in every major appliance category the program rates. In fact, Bosch
offers a combination of
eco-friendly product features that distinguish the brand as a
high-efficiency champion, including the breakthrough EcoAction™ program on select
dishwasher and clothes washer and dryer models. With just a push of the EcoAction button, consumers can
enjoy additional energy savings of up to 25% without sacrificing the
product's cleaning results. Moreover, Bosch's Evolution™ SHE98 and
Integra® SHX98 dishwashers
are the quietest models in the industry and among the most energy
efficient. Both models exceed the minimum federal energy standard by 147%,
with a yearly usage of only 190 kWh -- approximately the same amount of
energy as a dishwasher half their size. Bosch's high performance refrigeration models combine
technology with matchless environmental responsibility.
Bosch's award-winning microsite, the online Green
Resource Center, highlights the brand's green appliances and
informational tools for consumers and builders. Through the Green
Resource Center, consumers can learn about Bosch's ENERGY STAR
qualified products and money saving rebates, while builders and designers
can access a tool that can be applied to their current projects and guide
them through national and/or regional Green Building Certifications. Bosch
helps many non-profits, including the U.S. Green Building Council, promote
sustainable construction. Bosch products have been included in many of the
country's first LEED homes. Bosch also supports green programs like Earth
Pledge, and developers of new concepts in pre-fabricated green housing like
LivingHomes®.
The 2009 Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and
retailers that successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified
products, saving consumers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Award winners are selected from more than 12,000 organizations that
participate in the ENERGY STAR program.
About Bosch
Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance
Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Inspired by
the lifestyle of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine
efficiency, quietness, and quality with unrivaled ease of use. Opened in
1997, the company's appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina is comprised
of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges,
ovens and cooktops. Known worldwide for raising standards in efficiency
and quietness, Bosch is the only U.S. manufacturer with entire product
lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration.
Bosch appliances regularly receive industry and consumer awards. In fact,
Bosch dishwashers have earned the highest ranking in J.D. Power and
Associates' Major Home Appliance Customer Satisfaction Study for three
consecutive years. For more information, please visit
www.boschappliances.com or call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog.
EcoAction™, Evolution™ and Integra® are trademarks of BSH Home
Appliances Corporation, all rights reserved.
About ENERGY STAR
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 about
ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES
(1-888-782-7937).