EPA Recognizes Pentair Aquatic Systems with 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award
March 28 2016 - 7:32AM
Pentair recognized for its sustained leadership to protect
the environment
SANFORD, N.C. - March 28, 2016 - The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Pentair
Aquatic Systems with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year -
Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in
protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency
achievements. Pentair's accomplishments will be recognized in
Washington, D.C. on April 13, 2016.
Pentair, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2013, will
be honored for its leadership in manufacturing pool pumps that earn
the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.
In order for pool pumps to earn the ENERGY STAR certification, the
pumps must be at least 30-72 percent more energy efficient than
typical pumps.
"More than a decade ago, we began a journey to
help our customers enjoy their pools while saving energy," said
Karl R. Frykman, President, Water Quality Systems, Pentair.
"In 2005, we sparked an industry-wide revolution when we
became the first to introduce variable speed technology to the pool
industry-years ahead of any other manufacturer. We began to educate
customers about energy savings opportunities. We introduced our Eco
Select® brand designation to help them easily identify our most
eco-friendly pool and spa equipment options."
Frykman added, "This combination of innovation and
education led to several important milestones on the journey. We
became the pool industry's first manufacturer to earn ENERGY STAR
certification and its first ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
recipient. Today, we are honored to become the pool industry's
first manufacturer to earn its third consecutive Partner of the
Year Award and the Sustained Excellence designation. We will
continue to innovate and educate to help reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and protect the environment. We value our partnership
with ENERGY STAR and look forward to continuing this journey
together."
Since its inception in 1992, ENERGY STAR and its
partners have helped prevent a total of more than 2.4 billion
metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2014 alone, ENERGY STAR
and its partners provided more than $11 billion in societal
benefits due to reducing damages from climate change.
"By continued collaboration with ENERGY STAR,
Pentair is helping Americans save money, save energy, and do their
part to reduce our nation's greenhouse gas emissions that
exacerbate climate change," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
"I'm proud to recognize Pentair with the highest form of ENERGY
STAR recognition, as the winner of the 2016 Partner of the Year -
Sustained Excellence Award. Pentair demonstrates a strong
commitment to energy efficiency and to preserving a healthy planet
for future generations."
The 2016 Partner of the Year - Sustained
Excellence Awards are given to a variety of organizations to
recognize their contributions to reducing harmful carbon pollution
through superior energy efficiency efforts. 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.
For a complete list of 2016 winners and more
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 2015 revenues of $6.4
billion, Pentair employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide.
Pentair 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. 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 $362 billion on utility
bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4
billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already
making a difference at energystar.gov.
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CONTACT:
Rebecca Osborn - Pentair Communications
Direct: +1 763 656 5580
Email: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com
Kristinn Leonhart
ENERGY STAR Brand Manager
Direct: (202) 343-9062
Email: Leonhart.Kristinn@epa.gov
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