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With New Bosch Web Site Tool, It Is Even Easier to Be "Green"
Energy and Water Conservation Is Just a Click Away for Consumers, Builders and Architects With Bosch's New Online Green Resource Center
| Source: Bosch
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 12, 2006 -- Saving money while protecting the
environment just became easier for homeowners and builders thanks to the
new online Green
Resource Center launched by high
efficiency appliance manufacturer Bosch. The only manufacturer
with a complete portfolio of ENERGY STAR® qualified
appliances, Bosch has created a valuable, one-stop destination at
www.boschappliances.com with unique tools, such as the Energy
Savings Calculator that quickly computes the annual energy costs and
savings for individual Bosch appliances and a localized Rebate
Finder.
Understanding the different needs of homeowners and builders, developers
and architects, the Center is divided into different sections for consumer
and trade visitors. For example, the trade section simplifies the process
of securing appliance credits for the many environmental certification
programs, such as LEED® for Homes, Earthcraft House, BuildingGreen and the
Santa Monica Green Building Program.
"We know that gathering information on the latest environmental programs
and products can be overwhelming, which is why Bosch developed the Green
Resource Center," said Franz J. Bosshard, president and CEO. "By making it
easy for people to the see the amount of money and resources they will save
with our appliances, homeowners and builders will be able to quantify the
value of choosing Bosch whether they are installing them in a single home
or a whole development."
Energy Savings Calculator
A helpful tool for all visitors to the Green Resource Center, the Energy
Savings Calculator provides a simple reference for the energy and water
savings, as well as the financial advantage, of purchasing and using a
Bosch appliance throughout its operational lifetime. This feature can be
adjusted for multi-unit developments and local energy and water rates to
give per day and cumulative saving totals. Using this innovative tool,
builders and developers can tangibly demonstrate to homebuyers both the
financial and environmental benefits of investing in Bosch products.
Rebate Finder
Used in combination with the Energy Savings Calculator, the Rebate Finder
option delivers an even more substantial payoff for buying eco-friendly
Bosch appliances. Offering valuable savings for consumers and trade
visitors, the simple click of the Rebate Finder button links the user to
ENERGY STAR® partners' special offers and rebates on energy efficient
products, including little known options from local utility companies.
Green Building with Bosch
Bosch applied its experience working with builders and organizations at the
forefront of sustainable design and construction in a special section that
assists professional builders looking to secure environmental
certifications that can increase the value of their properties. The
section outlines the certification points installing specific Bosch
appliances will earn them in a variety of elite building programs,
including LEED® for Homes, Earthcraft House, BuildingGreen, Santa Monica
Green Building Program, Built Green Canada, Built Green Washington, BUILT
GREEN® Colorado, Florida Green Building Coalition Inc. and the National
Association of Home Builders. This feature also serves as a resource for
consumers seeking an environmentally sound home or who are searching for a
green homebuilder or program in their area.
Bosch Products
Browsing for the right Bosch product is simple for the consumer and builder
with the Featured Bosch Products section, which provides specific energy
and water conservation product information on every Bosch dishwasher,
washer and refrigerator. The Nexxt 100 Series Washer, for instance, is the
most efficient laundry system currently on the market.
In the multi-media presentation "Making a Difference," the combined
positive effect every individual can have on the environment, just by
purchasing an efficient Bosch "Green Machine," is demonstrated. For
example, in 2007, it is estimated that 8,205,102 U.S. consumers will buy a
dishwasher. If each of these purchases were of an ENERGY STAR® qualified
Bosch 800 Series, instead of a conventional dishwasher, the total energy
saved would prevent 21 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions from
being released into the air.
Corporate Commitment
Visitors to the Green Resource Center can learn more about Bosch's
dedication to sustainable living and its current eco-friendly partnerships
in this section. Beyond its commitment to the environment through its
innovative approaches to low impact product manufacturing, Bosch continues
to build strategic partnerships with other leaders and non-profits in green
construction and design, including the U.S. Green Building Council,
LivingHomes®, the Glidehouse and Earth Pledge. The brand also currently
serves as a lead sponsor of the National Building Museum's groundbreaking
exhibit "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and
Design," which is currently on display through June 2007.
About Bosch
Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a
fully-owned subsidiary of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the third
largest home appliance manufacturer in the world. Inspired by the
lifestyle of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine
superior performance and excellent 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. The leader in environmentally friendly home
appliances, Bosch manufactures products that regularly receive industry and
consumer awards and its dishwashers are consistently top-ranked by leading
consumer magazines. For more information, please visit
www.boschappliances.com or call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog.