ENERGY STAR UPDATE: Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR – Race to Denver
On June 20, 2013, the EPA recognized architects, building owners and organizations who participated in this year’s ENERGY STAR Challenge: Race to Denver at the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Denver, CO. This event featured designs from architecture/engineering (A/E) firms who submitted projects that achieved Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR recognition. AIA had officials on hand to thank the many A/E firms for their outstanding work in designing buildings to meet the AIA 2030 Commitment goal to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. MORE
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ENERGY STAR UPDATE: Habitat Metro Denver Receives EPA ENERGY STAR Award
On June 4th, 2013, EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Howard Cantor presented Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver with the 2013 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award for their continued outstanding leadership and commitment to saving energy and helping the environment by building and promoting ENERGY STAR certified homes. This presentation was part of a ceremony dedicating five new ENERGY STAR certified homes built by Habitat and its volunteers. MORE
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ENERGY STAR UPDATE: Survey Says ENERGY STAR Brand Awareness Now at 87 Percent
In the fall of 2012, members of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) conducted its 13th national survey for consumer awareness of ENERGY STAR. This survey aims to discover consumer awareness, understanding and use of the ENERGY STAR label. As in prior years, consumers in the 57 largest media markets were asked if they recognized the ENERGY STAR label, what they thought it meant and, for those that purchased an ENERGY STAR certified product or home, the influence the label had on their purchasing decision. MORE
ENERGY STAR UPDATE: ENERGY STAR Encourages Car Dealerships to Work with NADA on Survey
In conjunction with ENERGY STAR and the EPA, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has launched a program to help new car and truck dealerships reduce energy consumption through the Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. MORE
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All ENERGY STAR Systems Now Available
On April 28, EPA’s ENERGY STAR website experienced a cyber-attack that resulted in unauthorized access to ENERGY STAR servers. The website was immediately taken offline, and the Agency began working with authorities to investigate.
All ENERGY STAR applications are now back online. We ask for your patience as we resume the processing of label applications, partnership applications, product certifications, etc. that were on hold during system down times.
As we previously notified you, we want to take every precaution to ensure that your account is secure, so we have cancelled your old ENERGY STAR password and request that you create a new one.
For your security, please create a new password by clicking the link below.
CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD NOW
If you encounter any difficulty in resetting your password, please contact the ENERGY STAR Hotline at hotline@energystar.gov or call 1-888-782-7937. Please be patient. The Hotline may have an increased workload as our users re-set their passwords. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused, and we look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you.
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ENERGY STAR Application Access Restored
On April 28, EPA’s ENERGY STAR website experienced a cyber-attack that resulted in unauthorized access to ENERGY STAR servers. The website was immediately taken offline, and the Agency began working with authorities to investigate. We are continuing to communicate with our stakeholders as we learn more about the incident.
EPA is bringing the majority of ENERGY STAR applications back online this evening, May 6th. There will still be some functions that will be delayed until Friday, such as EPA’s ability to approve label applications, partnership applications, product certifications, etc.
Although your ENERGY STAR password would be difficult to decode, we want to take every precaution to ensure that your account is secure, so we have cancelled your old password and request that you create a new one as soon as the systems become available to you.
ENERGY STAR Password Reset Instructions and FAQs
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ENERGY STAR UPDATE: ENERGY STAR Increases Energy Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its revision to the ENERGY STAR specification for commercial ovens. The revision raises the bar for the energy efficiency of commercial ovens, and expands the scope of the specification to include a broader range of products. Updating the performance requirements for these products is part of the ENERGY STAR program’s overall commitment to help prevent climate change by encouraging superior energy efficiency. MORE
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ENERGY STAR Security Notice
On April 29, 2013, ENERGY STAR experienced a cyber-attack on our computer systems that resulted in unauthorized access to some data from our servers.
The information accessed from applications such as Portfolio Manager, HOST and MESA may include energy data, names, email addresses, account details for some users, and encrypted passwords – technically ”hashed” passwords. We do not store passwords in plain text.
We anticipate ENERGY STAR applications that require a login will be unavailable until the end of this week.
Although your ENERGY STAR password would be difficult to decode, we continue to take every precaution to ensure your account is secure. For this reason, we will expire your old password and request that you create a new one as soon as the systems become available to you.
We are sorry this incident occurred, and we are committed to keeping you posted as we also continue to monitor and protect the integrity of your data. We will follow up with all account holders with more information and next steps.
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ENERGY STAR UPDATE: ENERGY STAR Increases Energy Efficiency of Some of Most Commonly-Used Office Equipment
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its revision to the ENERGY STAR specification for imaging products. The revision raises the bar for the energy efficiency of some of the most common and frequently used equipment in offices and businesses. By updating the performance requirements for these products, the ENERGY STAR program continues to help American consumers and businesses prevent climate change by encouraging superior energy efficiency. MORE
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