Shaw Plant 95 Earns EPA Energy Star for Second Consecutive Year
03.03.2011
Dalton, Ga. – March 03, 2011 – Shaw Plant 95, located in Dalton, GA has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency. This is the second year that this facility has earned this designation.
"We are pleased to accept EPA's ENERGY STAR in recognition of this team's energy efficiency efforts," said Jason Bowling, Director of Corporate Facilities. "Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs."
Commercial buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. At Shaw we improve energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to our building.
"Improving the energy efficiency of our nation's buildings is critical to protecting our environment," said Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. "From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient."
EPA's ENERGY STAR energy performance scale helps organizations assess how efficiently their buildings use energy relative to similar buildings nationwide. A building that scores a 75 or higher on EPA's 1-100 scale is eligible for the ENERGY STAR. Shaw's Plant 95, achieved a score of 100 on this scale.
ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products, new homes, and commercial and industrial buildings. Products and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved nearly $17 billion on their energy bills while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 30 million vehicles.
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world's largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider with more than $4 billion in annual sales and approximately 25,000 associates. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle-to-cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For more information, visit www.shawfloors.com.
About the California Water Environment Association
The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the internal Revenue Code and its California counterpart. CWEA is dedicated to the educational development of its members, who are wastewater professionals. CWEA conducts training, disseminates information, produces training manuals, and tests for competency. CWEA has been California's leader in wastewater training and certification since 1927. Every year, CWEA offers hundreds of educational events locally, regionally, and state-wide, training thousands of wastewater professionals annually. For more information, visit www.cwea.org.
