EPA Recognizes DIRECTV With 2012 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design
For the Third Straight Year, DIRECTV Stands Alone Among TV Providers
Recognized by ENERGY STAR for Protecting the Environment
Through Energy Efficiency
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring DIRECTV with
its 2012 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product
Design for its commitment to advancing cutting edge energy efficiency in
products.
DIRECTV's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in
Washington, D.C., on March 15, 2012, which marks the 20th
anniversary of ENERGY STAR.
An ENERGY STAR partner since 2009, DIRECTV has earned the award three
years in a row and is the only pay TV service to be honored by the EPA
for its commitment to energy efficiency.
As of the end of 2011, DIRECTV customers are enjoying digital television
entertainment services via 33 million ENERGY STAR qualified receivers,
with more than 2.2 million customers realizing even greater savings — 30
percent more, through DIRECTV's Whole-Home DVR solution — all
demonstrating DIRECTV's superior commitment to efficiency. With this
award, EPA is also recognizing DIRECTV's move towards receiver-less
options for consumers - offering customers a household of content with
one central High Definition DVR, eliminating the need for millions of
energy-using receivers. Over the past 20 years, American families and
businesses have saved nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented
greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from more than 350 million
vehicles with help from ENERGY STAR.
"Our customers understand that the ENERGY STAR label ensures that our
products deliver energy savings without sacrificing performance or
quality, and we are proud to deliver on that promise as an ENERGY STAR
partner," said Romulo Pontual, executive vice president and CTO for
DIRECTV. "Being chosen as a 2012 ENERGY STAR® AWARD winner is
a great accomplishment, and we will continue to look for new and
innovative ways of operating in an environmentally responsible and
conscious manner."
The 2012 Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design Award is given to
a variety of organizations to recognize their efforts to improve energy
efficiency and reduce pollution, resulting in significant cost savings.
Award winners are selected from about 20,000 organizations that
participate in the ENERGY STAR program.
"As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR
program, EPA is proud to recognize DIRECTV with the 2012 ENERGY STAR
Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design Award," said EPA
Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. "DIRECTV and all our ENERGY STAR award
winners truly demonstrate how the leadership and commitment from EPA's
partners has made a difference in the lives of Americans since 1992,
saving them billions of dollars in energy costs and improving the health
of our families, the planet and our future."
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of digital
television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience
through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry
leading customer service to more than 32 million customers in the U.S.
and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its more than 19.8
million customers access to more than 170 HD channels and Dolby-
Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports
programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award-winning technology
and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for
ten years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and
affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia
and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in
technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital
television experience to more than 12 million customers. DIRECTV sports
and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks
(Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 60 percent
interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on
DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com.
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. Now celebrating its 20th
anniversary, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers
energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the
environment for future generations. About 20,000 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).
DIRECTV
Jade Ekstedt, 310-964-3429
jlekstedt@directv.com
or
EPA
Courtney
Upshall, 202-343-9948
upshall.courtney@epa.gov
Source: DIRECTV
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