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Energy Inspectors named 2007 EPA Energy Star Partner
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 28, 2007 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Energy Inspectors as a 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its work as a home energy rating company analyzing and testing the energy efficiency of homes. Energy Inspectors' accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2007. Energy Inspectors, an ENERGY STAR partner since 1999, is being honored for their work in qualifying new homes to earn the ENERGY STAR label certifying the whole house as energy efficient. Home energy raters provide the independent third party verification required for ENERGY STAR qualified homes. Energy Inspectors, founded in Las Vegas, Nevada, has helped the Las Vegas residential market develop the most energy efficient housing stock in the nation. Energy Inspectors has since expanded its operations into California, Arizona, and Utah, and has labeled over 17,000 homes as energy efficient in 2006 alone. Energy Inspectors 2006 certifications have significantly reduced consumer spending on home energy usage, reduced the nation's dependency on foreign oil, and directly account for a reduction of over 68 Million pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions "Through our work with regional production and custom home builders, and the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, we have seen a growing interest in energy efficient ENERGY STAR labeled homes," said Galo LeBron, CEO of Energy Inspectors. "More and more homebuyers are realizing that in buying a home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label, they are getting a better built, comfortable and more valuable home that lowers their utility bills while protecting the environment." The 2007 Partner of the Year Awards are given to recognize those organizations that have contributed significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting energy-efficient homes in their communities. Award winners are selected from over 9,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program. Energy Inspectors' accomplishments help homeowners enjoy quieter and more comfortable homes while saving money on utility bills. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating - homeowners can expect to save about $300-$500 annually on their utility bills. Currently over 3,500 builders across all 50 states are constructing homes that meet EPA's strict guidelines for energy efficiency. More than 670,000 families now live in ENERGY STAR qualified homes. Last year alone, Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $14 billion on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to that produced by 25 million vehicles. "Partners like Energy Inspectors are essential to bringing ENERGY STAR qualified new homes to communities across the country," said Bill Wehrum, acting assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "With the knowledge and expertise that the nation's leading home energy rating companies provide, we are rapidly increasing the number of families that live in homes that offer the best in efficiency, comfort and durability-all while protecting the environment."
Title 24 Diagnostics & Field VerificationEnergy Inspectors provides diagnostic and field verification services for energy efficient measures as specified under California’s Title 24. These services include:
Energy Efficient Construction (EEC) CertificationThe Energy Inspectors Energy Efficient Construction (EEC) certification program assists builders, trade contractors and job superintendents. The program provides on-site training of trade contractors and job superintendents, reinforcing their knowledge of energy efficiency and how it relates to the construction process.About Energy Inspectors ENERGY INSPECTORS is one of the leading home energy rating companies in America, and the largest Energy Star rating and construction quality assurance company in the Western United States. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Energy Inspectors is certified for residential Energy Star ratings in 18 states, and currently works with 184 of the nations leading production and custom home builders, certifying homes in over 800 communities in Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah. Energy Inspectors certified 17,000 homes in 2006, accounting for almost 10% of all homes certified in 2006. Energy Inspectors offices are located in Las Vegas, NV; San Marcos, CA; Phoenix, AZ, and Salt Lake City (Murray), UT. Contact: energyinspectors.com or email them at info@energyinspectors.com; HQ:1-800-808-7190. About ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Galo R. LeBron, CEO Energy Inspectors 702/365-8080 galo@wredco.net Maria Vargas, (202) 343-9451 Environmental Protection Agency vargas.maria@epa.gov
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