Green Collar Operations Recognized With 2011 Home Performance With Energy Star Century Club Award

Online, June 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Green Collar Operations is pleased to announce that it has again received the prestigious 2011 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

This Century Club Award recognizes Green Collar Operations as one of a select few that have improved the energy efficiency of more than 1500 homes in the past year through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers homeowners a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort, while helping residents save money on utility bills and helping to protect the environment.

Chandler von Schrader, with the ENERGY STAR Program at EPA, announced "2008 as the first year we recognized contractors in our program that have performed over 100 energy efficient installations. These Century Club Contractors are industry leaders committed to using building science to maximize energy savings, comfort and sustainability. By making our existing housing stock more energy efficient, these Century Club Contractors are at the forefront of our nation's efforts to reduce pollution generated from power plants that provide energy for our communities."

"We are again humbled and honored to receive this award knowing that we are one of the top efficiency companies in the United States," said Rob Scott, co-owner and VP Operations of Green Collar Operations. "The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program has been a great way to introduce communities to the benefits of energy efficiency, and we would like to thank the EPA, DOE, ERCOT and all of the Texas utilities for their continued educational outreach and support of local and federal rebate programs."

As a participating contractor in multiple utility rebate programs throughout Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Waco and San Antonio, companies like Green Collar Operations receive specialized training and are equipped with diagnostic tools to inspect homes inside and out to determine where improvements are needed. Rather than focusing on a single problem, like an old heating or cooling system, not enough insulation in the attic, or leaky windows, they look at how a comprehensive set of improvements can give homeowners the best results. Depending on the improvements, homeowners can easily save 20 percent or more on their annual utility bills by improving their home's efficiency.

ABOUT GREEN COLLAR OPERATIONS

Since 2007, Green Collar Operations has been providing home energy efficiency improvements and promoting their mission to help Austin and Central Texas homeowners reduce their energy usage and monthly utility bills. They have serviced over 4,500 homes and saved local residents over 5.5 million kilowatt-hours of energy by increasing efficiency. As a participating contractor in the local Home Performance with Energy Star program, Green Collar Operations works closely with Austin Energy to ensure quality service and applicable rebates to all customers. For more information, contact Jacob Lohman at (512) 986-7045 or [email protected]

ABOUT HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY STAR CENTURY CLUB AWARD

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 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners commited 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).