September 28, 2007—The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of the 2007 Energy Star Award for Small Businesses and Congregations.
This year’s group of eight small businesses and three congregations includes an auto dealership, a winery, and a mega-church.
According to EPA, small businesses and congregations that strategically manage the energy performance of their facilities can cut utility costs by 25 percent or more by making efficiency improvements and, at the same time, make significant contributions to a healthier environment.
The energy saving efforts of the winners included upgrading existing facilities as well as the construction of new energy-efficient facilities. Efficiency improvements include lighting upgrades, improved insulation, installation of door and window seals, purchase of Energy Star qualified appliances and equipment, and the use of energy management systems.
The 2007 Energy Star Small Business winners are:
- Central PA Settlement LLC of Bedford, PA;
- Duncaster Inc. of Bloomfield, CT;
- G&S Produce Distributing of Sacramento, CA;
- Ocean Breeze Awnings and More of Surfside Beach, SC;
- Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, TX;
- Planet Subaru of Hanover, MA;
- Sendell Motors Inc. of Greensburg, PA; and
- Sonoma Wine Company of Graton, CA
The 2007 Energy Star Congregation winners are:
- Jonesville United Methodist Church of Clifton Park, NY;
- Prestonwood Baptist Church of Plano, TX; and
- Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Monroe, MI.
EPA also announced three recipients of special awards for notable achievements in energy efficiency:
- Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (SBDC);
- National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA); and
- Western Appliance.
