The Energy Star label was created so that consumers could easily identify the most energy efficient products. And while the Energy Star label is earned only by products which meet rigorous standards of efficiency, performance and functionality, many consumers are reluctant to purchase these higher priced products. Hence the Energy Star Product Rebate Program was created to encourage the production and purchase of “energy smart” products.

Tuesday
March 23, 2010
8-9p.m.

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Guests:

Russell Duncan
Residential Program Manager for the State Energy Office of North Carolina

Andy Ellen
General Counsel for the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association

Andy Pittman
Owner of Jeffreys Appliance Center in Raleigh

Chris Drake
General Manager of HH Gregg on Capital Boulevard

More information:

North Carolina Energy Office
www.energync.net
1-800-662-7131

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