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| Owens Corning earns EPA Energy Star certification Owens Corning, the world’s largest producer of insulation products and systems, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star certification for its World Headquarters located in Toledo, Ohio. The certification recognizes the facility as one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly buildings in the U.S. "Over the past eight years, Owens Corning has reduced energy consumption at our headquarters by 25 percent, saving nearly $2 million in electricity costs, " said James T. Eckert, corporate real estate leader. EPA awards the Energy Star to buildings and facilities that achieve an energy performance rating of 75 or better, on a scale from one to 100. Ratings are calculated by comparing buildings of similar square footage on factors such as actual energy use, number of workers in the building, number of computers and other equipment present and hours of operation. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |