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What the Retail Industry is Saying About ENERGY STAR

Kmart, Donald Keeble, Executive VP of Store Operations

“By improving the energy efficiency in our facilities through ENERGY STAR, our community will benefit from cleaner air, our customers will benefit from brighter, more comfortable stores, and our shareholders will benefit from reductions in our operating costs.”

Staples, Inc., Thomas Stemberg, CEO

“ENERGY STAR has changed how we look at our businesses. As we reduce the cost of energy, we can pass some of those savings to our shareholders in the form of higher profits and to our customers in the form of lower prices.”

McDonald’s Corporation, Joe Megacz, Corporate Utilities Manager

“The benefit to McDonald’s of an ENERGY STAR upgrade is not only the energy cost reduction with a very short payback period, but it its also the improved lighting levels which enhance customer and crew satisfaction.”

Compaq Corporation, Steve Garner, Vice President

“It’s an opportunity to show the community and to show other companies that you can preserve the environment and still make good business decisions and provide a very economical product.”

Food Lion, Susan Sollenberger, Director of Facilities

“Managing our costs is key to Food Lion’s financial performance. By investing in energy management projects, we have significantly impacted our bottom line and improved profits.”

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