Maytag earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency
NEWTON, Iowa, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy has recognized
Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG) with the Excellence in ENERGY STAR Outreach
2006 Award for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by promoting energy-efficient products, services and/or homes.
Maytag's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in
Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2006.
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Maytag, an ENERGY STAR partner since 1997, is being honored for promoting
the DOE's "Spring into a World of Savings" appliance program to advance
consumer awareness and purchases of ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. The
annual appliance promotion encourages consumers to remove old, inefficient
appliances from our electric grid and, when making a replacement, to choose
appliances that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating to save energy and money.
Last year alone, with the help of ENERGY STAR, Americans saved $12 billion
on their energy bills and enough peak energy to power 28 million homes.
Through those savings they avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to
those of more than 23 million vehicles.
"Maytag is honored by our partnership with ENERGY STAR," said David
Steiner, vice president of Maytag governmental affairs. "We know that through
the use of ENERGY STAR appliances consumers can save money and contribute to a
healthy environment. We are proud to help raise awareness about energy
efficiency through our efforts."
Maytag offers an extensive laundry lineup -- including more high-
efficiency washers than any other brand, saving consumers money in water and
energy every year. The Maytag brand's entire line-up of dishwashers is also
ENERGY STAR-rated.
The Excellence in ENERGY STAR Outreach award is given to a variety of
organizations to recognize their efforts to improve energy efficiency and
reduce pollution, resulting in significant cost savings. Award winners are
selected from more than 8,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY
STAR program.
"Partners such as Maytag are spreading the word about the importance of
energy efficiency in all aspects of our lives," said Kathleen Hogan, director
of EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division. "They are doing an
outstanding job of promoting products, services, homes and programs that help
consumers save money and importantly, help protect our environment."
About Maytag Corporation
Maytag Corporation is a $4.9 billion home and commercial appliance company
focused in North America and in targeted international markets. The
corporation's primary brands are Maytag(R), Hoover(R), Jenn-Air(R), Amana(R),
Dixie-Narco(R) and Jade(R).
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, in partnership with the
U.S. Department of Energy, the program offers businesses and consumers energy-
efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for
future generations. More than 8,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners
committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and
businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit
http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
Media Contact: John Daggett
Maytag Corporate Communications
(641) 787-7711
john.daggett@maytag.com
Maria Vargas
Environmental Protection Agency
(202) 343-9451
vargas.maria@epa.gov
SOURCE Maytag Corporation
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http://www.energystar.gov
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CONTACT:
John Daggett of Maytag Corporate
Communications, +1-641-787-7711, john.daggett@maytag.com , or
Maria Vargas of Environmental Protection Agency, +1-202-343-9451,
vargas.maria@epa.gov
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