Pentair's Aquatic Systems Honored by EPA as 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
April 06 2015 - 4:41PM
Pentair earns
award for protecting the environment through manufacturing products
that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Sanford, N.C. - April 6, 2015 - The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Pentair's
Aquatic Systems with a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award
for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating
consumers about energy efficiency. Pentair's accomplishments will
be recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2015.
Pentair, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2013 is
being honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that
earn the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy
efficiency.
This is Pentair's second consecutive Partner of
the Year award. In order for pool pumps to earn the ENERGY STAR
certification, the pool pumps must be at least 30-72 percent more
energy efficient than typical pumps. In 2014, all Pentair variable
speed pump models and two-speed models earned ENERGY STAR
certification. Currently, 57 Pentair pool pump models carry the
ENERGY STAR. This represents more than half of all certified ENERGY
STAR pumps available on the market.
"At Pentair, we are committed to innovative
technologies to maximize energy efficiencies," said Karl R.
Frykman, President, Water Quality Systems, Pentair. "As a global
leader in the pool and spa industry, we have made it our charge to
deliver energy-efficient products to help our customers to reduce
their energy consumption while enjoying their pools. We were the
first manufacturer to introduce variable speed technology to the
pool industry and the first to gain ENERGY STAR certification for
pool pumps."
Frykman added, "In addition to manufacturing
energy-efficient products, we work to educate our customers about
energy consumption through our Energy Initiative Program that
shares pool energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR benefits at utility
and energy conferences throughout the U.S. We also deployed more
than 100 demonstration units to stores across the country, allowing
customers to test drive this technology and learn more about
variable speed pool pumps and the benefits of purchasing ENERGY
STAR certified products."
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.
"Pentair'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 fuel climate
change," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "Pentair's efforts
demonstrate a strong commitment to energy efficiency and to
preserving a healthy planet for future generations."
ENERGY STAR has 16,000 partners working to protect
the environment through greater energy efficiency, including
manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate
companies, and home builders.
For a complete list of 2015 winners and
information about ENERGY STAR's awards program, visit
www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.
ABOUT PENTAIR PLC
Pentair plc (www.pentair.com) delivers industry-leading products,
services and solutions for its customers' diverse needs in water
and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. With
2014 revenues of $7.0 billion, Pentair employs approximately 30,000
people worldwide.
Pentair's Aquatic Systems is the world's leading
manufacturer of premium pumps, filters, heaters, controls, lighting
systems, cleaners and maintenance products for residential and
commercial swimming pools and spas. Aquatic Systems products
are distributed in North America, Europe, China, Latin America and
other regions, and its revenues are recorded in the Water Quality
Systems segment.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple
choice for energy efficiency achievements. For more than 20 years,
people across America have looked to EPA's ENERGY STAR program for
guidance on how to save energy, save money, and protect the
environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building, or home
that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer
of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY
STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in
the world, helping families and businesses save $300 billion on
utility bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by two
billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already
making a difference at energystar.gov.
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CONTACT:
Elissa Pollack
Pentair
Public Relations Manager
(608) 238-2533
Elissa.Pollack@Pentair.com
Kristinn Leonhart
ENERGY STAR Brand Manager
(202) 343-9062
Leonhart.Kristinn@epa.gov
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