BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
recognized Whirlpool Corporation with the 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner
of the Year – Product Brand Owner Award. Whirlpool received the
award for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient kitchen and laundry
appliances. The company is also recognized for being a leader in
educating consumers and training retailers about energy efficiency.
This is the 25th ENERGY STAR award that Whirlpool Corporation has
won in the U.S., more than any other appliance manufacturer.
"We value our partnership with ENERGY STAR and we're honored to
once again earn the distinction of Partner of the Year," said
Nathan Mouw, Director, North
American Regulatory Affairs, Whirlpool Corporation. "Whirlpool
Corporation is passionate about improving the quality of life for
our consumers while working to minimize our impact on the
environment. It's a passion that has driven us to offer a number of
home appliances that allow consumers to take sustainable practices
into their own hands through improved energy and water
efficiency."
Combining the power of innovation with environmental commitment,
Whirlpool is creating sustainable solutions and exploring new
methods of sustainable living using ENERGY STAR certified
products:
- Whirlpool Corporation's ENERGY STAR certified appliances are
helping engineers create the first lived-in, fully retrofitted, net
zero energy, water and waste home, ReNEWW House, a 1920s bungalow
the company, along with Purdue
University, is transforming into a world class research
laboratory and sustainable living showcase.
- The HybridCare™ dryer merges both heat pump and ventless
technologies to solve key challenges when it comes to dryers –
energy usage, gentle care for specialty clothing and identifying an
appropriate space to vent outside. With the Eco Dry setting, the
dryer uses up to 73 percent less
energy.1
"Whirlpool Corporation's ENERGY STAR certified products are
helping Americans save money, save energy, and do their part to
reduce our nation's greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to
climate change," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "Whirlpool's efforts demonstrate
a strong commitment to energy efficiency and to preserving a
healthy planet for future generations."
For more information on ReNEWW house, visit
www.renewwhouse.com.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the
world, with approximately $21 billion
in annual sales, 97,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and
technology research centers in 2015. The company markets
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul,
Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air,
Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country
throughout the world. Additional information about the company can
be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on Twitter at
@WhirlpoolCorp.
1 Compared to pre-2004 traditional dryers,
when paired with a matching washer, normal cycle, electric only
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