Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Memphis-bound Electrolux wins Energy Star Partner of the Year award

From today's Commercial Appeal...

Electrolux has won a coveted designation from the federal government for its commitment to producing energy-efficient appliances, the company said today.

The Energy Star Partner of the Year award, presented by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Department, recognizes Electrolux for increasing their selection of environmentally-conscious Energy Star qualified appliances.

Award winners are selected from more than 20,000 organizations that participate in the program.

The company recently announced plans to build a 1,240-employee factory in Memphis.

“As a proud Energy Star partner, Electrolux is committed to bringing consumers energy-efficient appliances with uncompromising design, functionality and quality,” said Kevin Scott, president of Electrolux Major Appliances, North America. Electrolux said it offer Energy Star-qualified appliances in every major product line.

— Electrolux dishwashers use at least 41 percent less energy and 40 percent less water than was used just 10 years ago, the company said.

— Electrolux also offers eco-friendly washers that are up to 161 percent more energy-efficient and use 63 percent less water than washers from just ten years ago.

— Electrolux offers more than 30 Energy Star-qualified refrigerators that exceed the minimum standards by 30 percent or more.

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