Nov. 16, 2005: EPA Recognizes 18 Organizations For Energy Saving Efforts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 18 organizations for achieving significant energy savings and leading their fields in responding to the agency's Energy Star Building Challenge.
Those honored for achieving at least 10 percent energy savings included school districts, a hospital and supermarket, hotel, banking, and commercial real estate companies. They were recognized by EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson who also re-issued the challenge, emphasizing improved energy efficiency as a solution to rising energy costs.