Pentair
Sanford, North Carolina
Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence
Product Brand Owner

Pentair is a global leader in swimming pool, spa and aquatic equipment for applications ranging from residential pools to large water environments. Pentair is receiving ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence recognition for industry leadership in manufacturing energy-efficient pool pumps and for promoting ENERGY STAR tools and resources. Key 2017 accomplishments include:
- Dominating the ENERGY STAR certified product list for pool pumps with 34 percent of all ENERGY STAR certified models, providing energy-efficient options for every size and type of pool.
- Expanding energy-efficient product offerings to include 4 new models that incorporate updated controls, furthering energy saving potential without changing motor design.
- Engaging in innovative sales, marketing and educational tools for consumers and industry professionals and launching a campaign to introduce the many ENERGY STAR resources available to the pool industry.
- Providing salespeople, customers, and installers a visceral understanding of efficiency using its demonstration pumps in product demonstrations nationwide, at distributors and trade shows.
- Implementing more detailed and regionalized training for industry professionals.
- Participating robustly in relevant ENERGY STAR campaigns and promotions, including offering manufacturer rebates in coordination with them.
- Generously offering expertise and experience to inform the ENERGY STAR specification revision activity.
