MaxLite Joins Light the Moment with ENERGY STAR® Campaign
Manufacturer partners with EPA in national call-to-action to change out 300 million light bulbs
WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (November 4, 2016) – MaxLite, a manufacturer of energy efficient lighting, is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a national call-to-action for Americans to change out their light bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs. The goal is to change more than 300 million inefficient light bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs in one year. Collectively, a change-out of this magnitude would save Americans about $1.5 billion dollars in annual energy bills and prevent 17 billion pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions.
“MaxLite is proud to join the EPA in this important mission to educate consumers about the benefits of ENERGY STAR certified lighting,” said MaxLite President and CEO Yon Sung. “Through our partnership with ENERGY STAR, we remain committed to providing affordable, quality LED lighting solutions that enable consumers to save energy, save money, and help protect the climate.”
Launched on ENERGY STAR Day 2016 (October 25), the “Light the Moment with ENERGY STAR” campaign is a year-long effort by the EPA, in collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and energy efficiency program sponsors, to drive consumer adoption of energy-efficient, ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs. The campaign will leverage traditional and social media to highlight the affordability, quality and broad selection of LED bulbs and fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR.
For more information, see www.energystar.gov/partnerannouncement.
“ENERGY STAR-certified lighting is one of the easiest opportunities for American consumers to save energy, save money, and protect the environment from climate change,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “The lighting market is poised for dramatic change towards high-quality, long-lasting products that use a fraction of the energy compared to the bulbs they replace and save Americans money at the same time, and that’s a win-win in my book.”
ENERGY STAR certified bulbs use as much as 70-90 percent less energy than traditional bulbs and last at least 15 times longer. A single bulb can save $55 in electricity costs over its lifetime and last over 12 years with typical use. Only products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are independently certified to save energy and perform as expected.
A four-time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and recipient of the 2016 Sustained Excellence Award, MaxLite offers nearly 400 ENERGY STAR certified lighting products for the residential and commercial building markets. MaxLite ENERGY STAR certified bulbs are available for purchase on Amazon.com and at select locations of Ace Hardware, True Value, Menards, Walgreens and Habitat for Humanity ReStores. For a complete list of retailers, go to MaxLite.com and click on “Where To Buy.”
About MaxLite (www.maxlite.com)
MaxLite has been committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products for more than 20 years. One of the first movers into LED technology in the industry, MaxLite offers an extensive line of quality, certified indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaires. A four-time recipient of the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its industry leadership, MaxLite continues to be at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies through the innovative research and development capabilities of its New Jersey headquarters and California office.
For more information, call 800-555-5629, email info@maxlite.com.
About ENERGY STAR (www.energystar.gov)
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people across America have looked to EPA’s ENERGY STAR program for guidance on how to save energy, save money, and protect the environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building, or home that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in the world, helping families and businesses save $362 billion on utility bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4 billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already making a difference at energystar.gov.
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