WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Energy Star program helped to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide billions of dollars in energy savings in 2002, according to the agency's annual report on Energy Star and other programs.
"From light bulbs to entire homes, people purchasing energy efficient products were able to protect the environment and save money," stated EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt. "Our corporate partners, too, are demonstrating that helping the environment can help their bottom line."