Introduced in 1992, ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps consumers and businesses save energy and money through energy-efficient products and practices. Today the ENERGY STAR stands for superior energy performance in America. It is awarded to more than 50 different categories of products and, since 1999, also to commercial buildings that meet certain energy efficiency standards. In 2006, the label was extended to cover manufacturing plants as well.
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