ENERGY STAR®
2004 ACHIEVEMENTS IN BRIEF
ENERGY STAR

PARTNERSHIPS LEAD TO A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
Energy efficiency is vital to the United States. It is a strategic investment that provides many benefits. In addition
to helping Americans at home and in business save up to 30 percent on their energy bills each year, energy
efficiency increases energy reliability, prevents greenhouse gas emissions, and improves national energy security.
It is also an essential strategy for reducing natural gas prices and ensuring a balanced energy future in a
growing economy.
Recognizing the importance of energy efficiency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established
the voluntary ENERGY STAR® program in 1992, and has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) since
1996 to increase the nationwide use of energy-efficient products and practices. The ENERGY STAR program has
made outstanding progress with thousands of partners delivering energy efficiency across many sectors of the
economy and is well positioned now to initiate further efficiency improvements in the coming decade.
The program succeeds because of its common sense approach to promoting existing yet underutilized
technologies and practices that improve the efficiency of our homes, commercial buildings, and industries.
ENERGY STAR overcomes market barriers limiting the adoption of cost-effective, energy-saving products and
practices and helps unleash savings for individuals and organizations. Since inception, ENERGY STAR has
played a distinct role in the marketplace by providing credible, objective information upon which businesses
and homeowners can make better informed decisions. The program reduces energy demand, lowers energy
bills, and helps avoid greenhouse gas emissions.
The major ENERGY STAR achievements based on partners' actions in the residential, commercial, and industrial
sectors through the end of 2004 are summarized in this document.
MAJOR BENEFITS TO OUR ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
Year after year, ENERGY STAR partners build on their environmental and economic accomplishments, and
2004 was another outstanding year.
Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, prevented 30 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in
2004 alone—equivalent to the annual emissions from 20 million vehicles—and saved about $10 billion on their
utility bills. They also saved a significant amount of energy in 2004—135 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) or
4 percent of total 2004 electricity sales. In addition, ENERGY STAR helped avoid 24,000 megawatts (MW) of
peak power, the equivalent amount of energy required to power about 24 million homes.
ENERGY STAR and its partners delivered one-third of the total greenhouse gas emissions reductions from
EPA's climate change programs. Annual reductions in greenhouse gases are on track to double again in
10 years to the equivalent annual emissions from 40 million vehicles.
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ENERGY STAR FOR THE HOME
Homes provide a sizeable opportunity for protecting the
environment through energy efficiency. The energy used in a
typical home can cause twice as many greenhouse gas
emissions as operating a vehicle for one year. That energy
now costs about $1,500 per year. By looking to ENERGY
STAR for greater efficiency, households are saving up to
$450 annually on utility bills and significantly reducing their
emissions of greenhouse gases. Whether buying a product for
the home, making home improvements, or buying a new home,
consumers can rely on ENERGY STAR to guide their investment
decisions, save them money, and contribute to a better
environment.
Residential Sector Highlights for 2004
¦	Americans can now choose energy-saving products from
more than 40 categories to use in their homes. Individual
products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR save consumers
between 10 and 90 percent relative to standard models.
In total, consumers can save up to 30 percent on electricity
by making their homes energy efficient with ENERGY STAR
qualified products.
¦	More ENERGY STAR qualified products joined the family
this pastyear. EPA introduced new ENERGY STAR
specifications for air cleaners and revised specifications
for computer monitors. Qualified external power supplies
were introduced in January 2005 to be used for a host of
electronics applications.
¦	Consumers increasingly trust ENERGY STAR when making
purchasing decisions. Now recognized by more than
60 percent of the American public, the ENERGY STAR label
has become the national symbol for environmental protection
through energy efficiency. In addition, 30 percent of U.S.
households report knowingly purchasing an ENERGY STAR
qualified product in the pastyear, and many say they would
recommend ENERGY STAR to a friend.
¦	Consumers have benefited from the purchase of more
than one billion ENERGY STAR qualified products, including
home appliances, heating and cooling equipment, home
electronics, office equipment, lighting, and other products.
¦	More than 360,000 families now live in ENERGY STAR
qualified new homes and have locked in total financial
savings estimated at $200 million annually. In many major
markets, prospective homebuyers can easily find an
ENERGY STAR qualified home because local builders are
constructing 20 percent or more of their new homes as
ENERGY STAR.
¦	More than 11,000 homes have been improved through Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR, a government-backed
service that continues to expand nationwide. This whole-
house retrofit initiative involves certified contractors who
recommend—through diagnostic testing—the most cost-
effective, energy-efficient home improvements for
homeowners. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is
growing as states and utilities look for additional opportunities
to achieve energy savings and reduce peak loads.
"With ENERGY STAR, Lowe's partners with our
employees and customers to help improve the
environment through reduced pollution and
decreased reliance on energy. Through our
training and educational efforts, we help make
the connection between energy use and the
environment, which last year led to sales of
over 5 million ENERGY STAR qualified products—
saving our customers more than $58 million in
energy costs and reducing carbon emissions
equivalent to planting nearly 116,000 acres of trees."
Michael Chenard,
Director Environmental & Government Affairs,
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
All values and figures for 2004 are preliminary as of February 22, 2005.

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ENERGY STAR FOR BUSINESS
EPA offers the ENERGY STAR partnership to organizations of
all types and sizes, encouraging senior-level executives and
decisionmakers to commit to superior energy management.
As a result, these organizations reap the economic and
environmental benefits that come with energy savings. Many
U.S. buildings and industrial facilities can use 20 to 30 percent
less energy by making cost-effective investments in energy
efficiency. EPA provides standardized measurement tools
and proven business strategies to capture substantial
environmental and economic benefits.
Building and Industrial Highlights for 2004
¦	EPA's energy performance rating system is growing as a
valuable means of assessing baseline energy performance
and targeting investments. To date, the system has been
used to evaluate about 21,000 buildings; 34% of hospitals,
21% of supermarkets, 20% of office buildings, 13% of
schools, and 9% of hotels have been benchmarked. The
energy performance rating system will expand to more
building types such as discount stores, fast food
restaurants, and home centers in the near future.
¦	Nearly 2,000 buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR,
saving a significant amount of energy and avoiding
unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. These top
performers are using about 40 percent less energy than
average buildings.
¦	Commercial sector partners have improved thousands of
buildings, resulting in billions of dollars in energy savings.
¦	In the industrial sector, ENERGY STAR partnered with key
industries to develop standardized measurement tools and
industry-specific best practices. The key industries include
automobile manufacturing, cement, and corn refining. In the
coming year, EPA will expand the industrial effort to include
the glass manufacturing and food processing industries.
¦	More ENERGY STAR qualified products came to market
for the commercial and industrial sectors. EPA introduced
new design specifications for vending machines, while
revising specifications for exit signs and computer monitors.
New specifications are in progress for commercial
dishwashers, clothes washers, ice machines, and several
other products.
¦	In 2005, EPA will launch the ENERGY STAR Challenge—
Building a Better World 10% at a Time. In coordination
with key associations and states, the Challenge calls on
U.S. businesses and institutions to reduce energy use by
10 percent or more.
ENERGY STAR PARTNERS
Through ENERGY STAR, EPA and DOE are partnering with an
increasingly diverse set of organizations that help protect the
environment through energy-efficient technologies and
practices. These public and private sector partners are
discovering the value in bringing energy efficiency to the
public and generating benefits for everyone.
Partnership Highlights for 2004
¦	More than 7,000 organizations have become ENERGY STAR
partners by committing to improve the energy efficiency of
products, homes, and businesses.
¦	The number of businesses, both large and small, offering
energy efficiency services and ENERGY STAR qualified
products continued to rise. Approximately 1,400 manufacturers
use the ENERGY STAR across a total of 32,000 individual
product models in over 40 product categories.
¦	Retailers' participation is key to distributing information to
consumers; they are the critical link between manufacturers
of energy-saving products and the end users. In 5 years, the
number of ENERGY STAR retail partners has soared from
25 to 550, representing 21,000 storefronts across the country.
¦	More than 2,000 builder partners across the United States
have constructed new ENERGY STAR qualified homes that
save homeowners money while maintaining high levels of
comfort. In the future, the specification for ENERGY STAR
qualified homes will be updated to provide even more value
for builders and homeowners.
¦	EPA and DOE are working with the Department of Housing
and Urban Development and public housing authorities to
move ENERGY STAR into the affordable housing market.
¦	Utilities and other energy efficiency program sponsors are
leveraging the ENERGY STAR platform for the benefit of their
customers. Many of their efficiency programs are delivering
energy savings at a cost of about 3 cents per kilowatt-hour,
substantially less than the cost of building the next new power
plant. Energy efficiency programs administered by utilities are
a low-cost contributor to system adequacy that reduce the
base load and peak power demands on the electric system.
¦	EPA provides technical assistance, tools, and outreach to
state and local officials and their national associations on
the environmental, energy, and economic benefits of
reducing energy use. To date, more than 30 states have
joined the ENERGY STAR partnership.
PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
ENERGY STAR is a major component of EPA's climate protection programs.
Every federal dollar spent on these partnership programs means:
¦	Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of 1.0 metric ton of
carbon equivalent (3.7 tons of C02).
¦	Savings for partners and consumers of more than $75 on their
energy bills.
¦	The creation of more than $15 in private sector investment.
¦	The addition of over $60 into the economy.

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ENERGY STAR
2004 ENERGY STAR®
AWARD WINNERS
CORPORATE COMMITMENT
New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
Albany, NY
SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE
3M
St Paul, MN
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, NY
Ence Homes
St George, UT
Food Lion, LLC
Salisbury, NC
Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners
Las Vegas, NV
Pardee Homes
Los Angeles, CA
Servidyne Systems, LLC
Atlanta, GA
USAA Real Estate Company
San Antonio, TX
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
RETAILER
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Mooresville, NC
"Our partnership with ENERGY STAR has been
one of the cornerstones of our very successful
New York Energy Smart Program. Our market
transformation efforts have been successful with
retailers and consumers because of our close
association with ENERGY STAR and its message
of quality, value, and environmental protection."
Tom Collins,
Director of Communications, New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
California Portland Cement
Company
Glendora, CA
Colorado Springs School District 11
Colorado Springs, CO
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Marriott International, Inc.
Washington, DC
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
The Saunders Hotel Group
Boston, MA
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North
America, Inc.
Erlanger, KY
Transwestern Commercial Services
Houston, TX
EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY
SERVICES
Avista Advantage
Spokane, WA
NSTAR Electric
Boston, MA
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Lake Success, NY
GE Consumer and
Industrial - Appliances
Louisville, KY
Gorell Enterprises, Inc.
Indiana, PA
Lennox Industries Inc.
Richardson, TX
Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc.
Riverside, NJ
SYLVANIA
Danvers, MA
Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Ml
NATIONAL PRODUCT
CAMPAIGNS
GE Consumer and
Industrial - Lighting
Louisville, KY
Maytag Corporation
Newton, IA
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Madison, Wl
EXCELLENCE IN APPLIANCE
RETAILING
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Hoffman Estates, IL
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT
LABELING
Panasonic
Secaucus, NJ
RETAIL COMMITMENT AWARD
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
EXCELLENCE IN HOME
IMPROVEMENT
Austin Energy
Austin, TX
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Madison, Wl
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
NEW HOMES
Astoria Homes
Las Vegas, NV
Cambridge Homes
Altamonte Springs, FL
D.R. Horton, Inc. - Sacramento
Division
Fort Worth, TX
David Powers Homes
Houston, TX
Energy Sense
Houston, TX
Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems-
West, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Veridian Homes
Madison, Wl
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
California Investor-Owned Utility
Companies:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
San Francisco, CA
San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego, CA
Southern California Edison
Company
Rosemead, CA
Southern California Gas
Com pany
Los Angeles, CA
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. and
the Maryland Energy Administration
Annapolis, MD
MidAmerican Energy Company
Des Moines, IA
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities,
Office of Clean Energy
Newark, NJ
Northeast ENERGY STAR Lighting
and Appliance Initiative
Lexington, MA
TXU Electric Delivery
Dallas, TX
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Madison, Wl
For more information, visit www.energystar.gov

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