Retail Partners in the News

The following articles about ENERGY STAR Retail partners and their energy management achievements have appeared in industry publications.

Kohl’s Earns Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Label at 50 Stores

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI. (July 31, 2008) – Kohl’s Department Stores has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR label for 50 of its stores nationwide, marking the largest group of retail buildings (non-supermarket) to earn the label in ENERGY STAR history.

Verizon Earns ENERGY STAR Award for Operation of Nation’s Largest Fuel Cell Project

Garden City, NY. (June 9, 2008) - Verizon has earned the federal government’s prestigious ENERGY STAR for operating the nation’s largest fuel cell site of its kind, an environmentally friendly call-switching center and office building. The company also operates a number of ENERGY STAR stores across the industry.

Food Lion LLC unveils ozone-friendly refrigeration technology, announces ENERGY STAR milestone

Portsmouth, VA. (May 22, 2008) – Food Lion LLC today unveiled the nation’s first grocery store to incorporate two ozone-friendly product refrigeration systems.

2008 ENERGY STAR Awards Winners: Retail

Sustained Excellence for Building Energy Management

• Food Lion, LLC
• Giant Eagle, Inc.

Partner of the Year

• J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Special Recognition for Best Regional Retailer

• Food Lion, LLC