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Aurora, OH - - For the second year in a row, TCP,
Inc. is awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for
Lighting Product Manufacturers by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The company is
recognized for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse
gas emissions by manufacturing energy efficient lighting products,
including compact fluorescent (CFL) and LED lamps for residential,
commercial and industrial applications. The award also acknowledges
TCP's work to educate consumers about the energy saving benefits
associated with using energy efficient lighting products.
"Today, EPA is recognizing TCP for taking the
lead in addressing climate change through their commitment to energy
efficiency," said Gina McCarthy, EPA Assistant Administrator for Air
and Radiation. "TCP is producing and promoting products that have
earned the ENERGY STAR, showing customers that together, we can
increase our nation's energy efficiency and reduce our emissions of
greenhouse gases."
As an ENERGY STAR partner since 1999, TCP
continues to be the first to market new innovations that are
revolutionizing the energy efficient lighting industry. In 2009, TCP
introduced the industry's fastest-starting covered CFL with its
patented InstaBright G2 Technology to provide full brightness in
seconds. The company has more than 255 qualified ENERGY STAR
lighting products branded under the TCP , SpringLight and
Durabright names, as well as its new TCP Pro brand of
energy efficient lighting products targeted to the commercial and
industrial markets.
Working with The Home Depot, TCP gave away one
million CFLs on Earth Day 2009 to help kick-start energy
conservation awareness and is a sponsor of the CFL recycling kiosks
located in every The Home Depot store, which recycles an estimated
1.9 million CFLs annually. In 2009, TCP also expanded its consumer
education outreach through its BrightPoint blog and social
networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, providing
daily energy efficiency updates.
"Energy efficiency is at the core of every aspect
of our business - it's what our company has strived to achieve from
day one," said Ellis Yan, President & CEO, TCP, Inc. "To be
recognized with back-to-back ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year awards
is a great honor and a testament that the work we are doing is
making a difference in helping consumers save energy and protect the
environment."
About TCP
TCP, Inc. is the global leader in energy efficient
lighting innovations dedicated to creating high-quality products
that are brighter, longer lasting and better for the environment.
Headquartered outside Cleveland, Ohio, the company markets a variety
of energy efficient lighting products for professional, specifier
and consumer markets under several brands including TCP Pro ,
SpringLight , DuraBright , TCP EcoVations and EcoSmart (sold
exclusively at The Home Depot). TCP's extensive product line
includes compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps and fixtures,
cold cathode lamps, exit and emergency lighting, HID, decorative and
outdoor fixtures, as well as the first ever linear lamp, ballast and
fixture offering. TCP is a privately held company employing more
than 150 people in Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit us at
www.tcpi.com or call (800) 324-1496.
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, ENERGY
STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to
save energy, money and help protect the environment for future
generations. More than 17,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners
committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes,
buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR,
visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES
(1-888-782-7937).
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