With over 500 ENERGY STAR certified products and one of the broadest
utility rebate programs in the industry, Philips continues to earn
praise for energy-efficiency
Company Website:
http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/
SOMERSET, N.J. -- (Business Wire)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Philips,
the global leader in lighting, with a 2015 ENERGY STAR (ES) Partner of
the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued
leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy
efficiency achievements. For the third year in a row, Philips took top
honors with over 500 ENERGY STAR certified products in 2014, including
SlimStyle, the world’s first ENERGY STAR certified flat light bulb. Over
68 percent of the company’s product lines are ENERGY STAR certified,
including the recently announced 60-watt LED equivalent bulb with
dimming that mimics the warm glow of an incandescent. Philips will be
recognized for its accomplishments in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2015.
Since its inception in 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped
prevent a total of more than two billion metric tons of greenhouse gas
emissions. In 2013 alone, ENERGY STAR and its partners provided more
than $11 billion in societal benefits due to reducing damages from
climate change.
Philips has continued to drive the adoption of energy-efficient LED
technology by working with utility partners that encourage switching to
LEDs through incentive programs, as well as working with retail, energy
and commercial partners to drive education and awareness of the benefits
of the technology. In 2014, the company grew its utility rebate program
by 24 percent, translating into millions of dollars in incentives for
consumers.
“Through their sustained participation with ENERGY STAR, Philips is
helping Americans save money, save energy and do their part to reduce
our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change,” said
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “I applaud Philips for earning EPA’s
highest ENERGY STAR award, the 2015 Partner of the Year – Sustained
Excellence Award, demonstrating a strong commitment to energy efficiency
and to preserving a healthy planet for future generations.”
The 2015 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Awards are given to
a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing
greenhouse gas emissions through superior energy efficiency
achievements. These winners have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by
setting and achieving aggressive goals, and employing innovative energy
efficiency approaches. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across
the ENERGY STAR program, including energy-efficient products, services,
new homes and buildings in the commercial, industrial and public sectors.
“Our partnership with ENERGY STAR has been a key part of our strategy to
make quality, energy-efficient, LED bulbs more affordable for
consumers,” said Amy Huntington, President of Philips Lighting Americas.
“Not only are consumers confident that they are buying a proven product,
but through our robust utility rebate program, LED technology has become
affordable, empowering each and every consumer to actively participate
in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the
environment through their lighting.”
As the world leader in LED lighting technology, Philips has the broadest
ENERGY STAR certified portfolio which includes SlimStyle, a unique
flattened LED light bulb, which eliminates the heat sink and high prices
associated with LED bulbs. From floodlights to spotlights to decorative
candles, Philips has the widest offering of LED bulbs designed with the
latest and most advanced technology available on the market. Offering
superior light quality and supporting some of the most popular form
factors, Philips LED products continue to change the way we see lighting.
For more information about Philips ENERGY STAR certified products or
programs please visit http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com
or for more information on ENERGY STAR please visit www.energystar.gov.
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, ENERGY STAR offers
businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy,
money, and help protect the environment for future generations. Nearly
20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the
energy efficiency of products, homes, and buildings. For more
information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov
or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
About Royal Philips:
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is
a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving
people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare,
Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands,
Philips posted 2014 sales of EUR 21.4 billion and employs approximately
105,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries.
The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare,
energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as
well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips
is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
Contacts:
Philip Lighting Communications
Silvie Casanova, 978-659-7497
silvie.casanova@philips.com
Source: Royal Philips
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