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ENERGY INSPECTORS PROVIDES HELPFUL TIPS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY;
SUPPORTS NEVADA ENERGY STAR PARTNERS CAMPAIGN
Energy Inspectors, a member of Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners, a coalition of Southern Nevada homebuilders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation, encourages homeowners to take control of their energy use, conserve Nevada’s energy resources and lower overall energy bills. Whether it is keeping the vents on the clothes-dryer free of lint, or replacing standard light bulbs with energy efficient ones, there are numerous ways homeowners can save energy while keeping their homes comfortable during the hot summer months.
Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners recently launched its 2008 campaign, “ENERGY STAR – Your Green Foundation.” The three-month awareness-building campaign, funded by contributions from partners, is designed to promote ENERGY STAR brand awareness and energy conservation as an important first step for individuals and corporations committed to “going green.”
According to Cody McGhie, vice president of operations for Energy Inspectors, “our company is committed to helping homeowners reduce their energy costs by providing simple and straightforward energy-saving tips,” said McGhie. “With the rising cost of energy, saving energy is saving money. Most homeowners are not aware of the low-cost options for making a home more energy efficient.”
Simple energy-saving tips include turning up the thermostat when homeowners are sleeping or are away from home during the day, setting the sprinkler system to the current watering guidelines, and frequently replacing furnace and air conditioner filters.
The leading Energy Star and residential energy efficiency Certification Company in the Western United States, Energy Inspectors was founded in Las Vegas in 1999 by a group of general contractors to provide third-party, independent inspections primarily for the home building industry. Energy Inspectors is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nevada State Energy Office, and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), as a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) provider.
The company recently added new 3rd Parth I inspection services which includes solar verification and certified green point raters for all green programs in Las Vegas.
The EPA 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. 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, the national U.S. government symbol for energy efficiency, was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) originally for energy-conserving computers in 1992 and is now jointly implemented with the U.S. Department of ENERGY. Since its origin, the program has been expanded to include over 40 product categories that conserve energy and protect the environment – from appliances, electronics, lighting, windows and office products - to homes and even mortgages.
Now in its eighth year, Nevada ENERGY STAR includes partners representing utility companies, builders and developers, and manufacturers of energy-saving products. The partnership was recently recognized in April 2008 by the EPA at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. with its most distinguished award, Sustained Excellence. This is the sixth consecutive year Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners has received this award – a feat accomplished by no other ENERGY STAR partnership in the country. According to Rashkin, the Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners have become a model of success for ENERGY STAR partner alliances throughout the country.
For more information, visit the Nevada ENERGY STAR web site, www.thinkenergystar.com. Nevada ENERGY STAR Partners encourages consumers and businesses to share how they are making a difference. Please submit your story or tip on our website at www.thinkenergystar.com.
For more information on Energy Star, visit the website at www.thinkenergystar.com, or visit www.reviewjournal.com/realestate and click on the Energy Star link.
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