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							      ENERGY STAR®
SALES ASSOCIATE TRAINING
        Water Coolers
What is ENERGY STAR?


                       ENERGY STAR is a
                       government-backed program
                       that helps consumers identify
                       energy-efficient products.

                       ENERGY STAR qualified
                       products:
                        • Save energy
                        • Save money
                        • Save the environment


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About ENERGY STAR




    The ENERGY STAR mark ranks among the highest level of influence on product purchase
        among all consumer emblems, similar in ranking to the Good Housekeeping Seal.     3
ENERGY STAR Sales Value

In 2009 alone, Americans—with the help of ENERGY STAR—saved
$17 billion on their energy bills and prevented greenhouse gas
emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 30 million vehicles.
Consumer awareness and desire for efficiency savings is high
•   In 2009, more than 75% of households nationwide recognized the
    ENERGY STAR label.
•   Of households that purchased ENERGY STAR products in the past year:
     – 80% of them reported the label as influential to their purchasing
       decision.
     – More than 90% of them reported they are likely to recommend
       ENERGY STAR products to friends.

           Source: 1) EPA Office of Air and Radiation, Climate Protection Partnerships Division. National
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           Awareness of ENERGY STAR for 2009: Analysis of 2009 CEE Household Survey. U.S. EPA, 2010.
           2) ENERGY STAR Overview of 2009 Achievements. March 2010.
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Water Coolers Overview
 ENERGY STAR
 The government-backed program dedicated to helping consumers save money
 and protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Look for the
 ENERGY STAR label on qualified water coolers.

 ENERGY STAR qualified water coolers:
 • Save consumers $50 per year on average.*
 • Feature improved chilling mechanisms and additional insulation compared
   to conventional models.
 • Help prevent climate change by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions
   caused by burning fossil fuels at power plants.
 • Water coolers that have earned the ENERGY STAR use about half the energy of
   conventional models.
               Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program   5
               *Savings will vary depending upon equipment usage.
Saving Energy = Saving Money

                                                • ENERGY STAR qualified hot
   ENERGY STAR qualified                          and cold water coolers can
   products use less energy
   and cost less to operate                       save up to $50 per year in
   resulting in:                                  energy bills.
                                                • The energy saved by an
                                                  ENERGY STAR qualified
                                                  water cooler is enough to
                                                  power a full-sized new
                                                  refrigerator.



           Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program   6
Saving Energy Helps
Protect the Environment

                                                    Did you know?
                                                    • Water coolers in businesses
                                                       and homes consume about 6
                                                       billion kilowatt-hours per year.
                                                    • By using less energy, ENERGY
                                                       STAR qualified water coolers
                                                       help reduce air pollution.




         Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program    7
Why Buy ENERGY STAR?

 High quality performance
 ENERGY STAR qualified water coolers have
 improved chilling mechanisms and insulation
 that delivers hot and cold water while using less
 energy, costing less to operate!




               Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program   8
ENERGY STAR
Water Cooler Brands

 Trusted brands like these…

 • Addico
 • Aquaria
 • Crystal Mountain
 • Thermo Concepts




                         [Customize as appropriate]

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ENERGY STAR As Your Sales Partner

 Partner with ENERGY STAR and increase sales and customer loyalty
       by providing energy savings and environmental benefits.
 Create Business Value                 Create Social Value
 • Differentiation                     • Reducing energy use helps
    – Arm your staff with knowledge.     decelerate climate change by
    – Provide your customers             preventing greenhouse gas
       products of choice.               emissions.
 • Grow your customer base             • Lower energy bills for your
                                         customers.
    – Attract and retain customers.
                                       • Boost your company’s
    – Help your customers save           environmental image.
       money and watch them keep
       coming back.
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Questions

 For questions about ENERGY STAR qualified water coolers:
 • Write to WaterCoolers@energystar.gov
 • Call (888) STAR-YES


 For additional information about water coolers including:
 • Qualified products lists
 • Special offers
 • Savings calculators (for both leasing and purchasing options)


 Visit: www.energystar.gov/watercooler

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