The Salt River Materials Group Phoenix Cement plant in Clarkdale was recently honored with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® award for 2008, after first receiving the award for 2007.
ENERGY STAR News: Business and Industry Edition Winter 2009.
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton announces with the Marshall School District's commitment, she is on target to meet her goal of enrolling 100 Wisconsin school districts in her ENERGY STAR School Challenge in one year. Participating districts agree to reduce energy consumption by ten percent; Lawton and the EPA provide the tools and mentoring to hit that mark. 
Travelocity has launched an eco-friendly directory to help travelers determine green hotels. In a recent Travelocity survey, 59 percent of respondents stated a "green" rating would have at least some influence in their hotel selection in 2009. The green travel directory highlights properties and destinations already offering meaningful sustainability initiatives and is a trusted resource for consumers looking for eco-friendly options in 2009.
PRSM partners with EPA's ENERGY STAR Program and challenges members to reduce energy consumption in the retail sector.
The Montgomery County, Maryland Sustainability Working Group presents the County's first Climate Protection Plan to the County Executive and County Council. The Plan starts the County along the path of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050.
Statement of Energy Performance Improvements, Data Checklist now available!, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Changes to Energy Reduction Metrics. More ...
Wyndham Worldwide is seizing the opportunity to manage energy consumption as a part of the Company's overall green strategy across its businesses and brands, which together encompass nearly 70,000 properties in 100 countries. Due to its numerous brands, properties and distribution points, the WyndhamGreen program is expected to have a large impact on the Company's overall carbon footprint.
ENERGY STAR News: Business and Industry Edition Fall 2008.
EPA introduced a new online tool, ENERGY STAR @ Work, to provide Americans with tips and information on how to save energy and protect the environment in the workplace. Energy use in commercial buildings and manufacturing plants accounts for nearly half of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 50% of energy consumption nationwide. With the average American worker spending almost 8 hours a day at their place of employment, the workplace offers a unique opportunity for people to make a significant impact in the fight against global warming.
