Newark, NJ – Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is proud to announce that it received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Product Design. Panasonic’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2018.
Panasonic Eco Solutions, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2010, will be honored for its outstanding efforts to improve the availability of energy-efficient indoor air quality solutions in the marketplace. Excellence in Product Design is awarded to companies that demonstrate leadership in the design and manufacturing of ENERGY STAR certified products.
“Panasonic Eco Solutions is honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Patricia Monks, National Marketing Manager, Panasonic Eco Solutions North America. “We are deeply committed to the research, development and design of innovative and sustainable products for our customers. This award is an embodiment of our dedication to manufacturing energy-efficient indoor air quality solutions that create healthier, more comfortable indoor living spaces, while respecting the environment and reducing costs for consumers.”
With 50 ENERGY STAR certified models available in 2017, Panasonic continues to exceed standards with virtually every product in its lineup where guidelines exist. Panasonic also collaborates with ENERGY STAR and various other organizations to educate consumers about the importance of energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
“The 2018 ENERGY STAR award winners have demonstrated real leadership, showing how American families and businesses can save energy, save money, and reduce air emissions,” said Bill Wehrum, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
In 2016 alone, ENERGY STAR certified products, homes, buildings, and plants helped Americans save over $30 billion in energy costs and approximately 400 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and while achieving broad emissions reductions.
For a complete list of 2018 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit Energystar.gov.
About Panasonic Eco Solutions North America
Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is a division of Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America, a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine’s 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at Panasonic.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For over 25 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Join the millions already making a difference at energystar.gov. More background information about ENERGY STAR can be found at Energystar.gov/about and Energystar.gov/numbers.
Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Together, since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped save American families and businesses over $450 billion and over 3.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity while also achieving broad emissions reductions—all through voluntary action.