04/03/2014
MAHWAH, NJ,
April 3, 2014 – Sharp Electronics Corporation has received special recognition
as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2014 ENERGY STAR
Awards for Energy Efficient Product Design. Sharp is being honored for its
participation in providing valuable insight and information in ENERGY STAR’s
specification revision processes for consumer electronics and by demonstrating
creativity in helping EPA address and resolve technical challenges to build
robust specifications.
“Sharp’s
continued participation in the ENERGY STAR program is a testament to both our
engineering capabilities and our commitment to energy efficiency, as Sharp
remains the leader in offering the largest selection of large screen televisions
in the U.S.,” said John Herrington, President of Sharp Electronics Marketing
Company of America. “In 2014 all of Sharp’s 60”, 70” and 80” class Full HD TVs
are ENERGY STAR qualified.”
“The success
of ENERGY STAR is grounded in the daily work of our partners,” said Ann Bailey,
Chief, ENERGY STAR Product Labeling. “Sharp’s efforts are helping to promote
energy efficiency and protect our climate.”
The annual
ENERGY STAR Awards will be help on April 29, in Washington, DC.
For more
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About Sharp
Electronics Corporation:
Sharp Electronics
Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation, a worldwide
developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products,
appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions,
LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands
include AQUOS® LED TVs, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, Notevision®
multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster® ion air conditioners and air
purifiers. Learn more at www.SharpUSA.com.
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, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers
energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the
environment for future generations. Nearly 20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR
partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, and
buildings. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or
call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
Contact:
Emily Christopher
Sharp Electronics Corporation
201-529-8659
[email protected]