DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.,
March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/
--TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), the leading installer
and distributor of insulation products to the United States construction industry, today
announced that its TopBuild Home Services group has been recognized
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2016
ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for
its continued leadership in protecting the environment through
superior energy efficiency achievements. TopBuild's accomplishments
will be recognized in Washington,
D.C. on April 13, 2016.
TopBuild's extensively trained Home Energy Raters provide the
evaluation, testing and independent verification required to be
considered an ENERGY STAR compliant home.
"We are pleased to once again be recognized by the EPA for our
leadership role in verifying ENERGY STAR compliant homes," said
TopBuild Chief Executive Officer Jerry
Volas. "TopBuild Home Services has been an ENERGY STAR
partner since 2002, and we work closely with home builders and
consumers to create homes that are more comfortable and energy
efficient. Our work also helps to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and protect the environment."
Since its inception in 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have
helped prevent a total of more than 2.4 billion metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions. In 2014 alone, ENERGY STAR and its
partners provided more than $11
billion in societal benefits due to reducing damages from
climate change.
"By continued collaboration with ENERGY STAR, TopBuild Home
Services is helping Americans save money, save energy, and do their
part to reduce our nation's greenhouse gas emissions that
exacerbate climate change," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "I'm proud to recognize TopBuild
Home Services with the highest form of ENERGY STAR recognition, as
the winner of the 2016 Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence
Award. TopBuild Home Services demonstrates a strong commitment to
energy efficiency and to preserving a healthy planet for future
generations."
About TopBuild
TopBuild Corp., headquartered in
Daytona Beach, Florida, is the
leading installer and distributor of insulation products to
the United States construction
industry. We provide insulation services nationwide through
TruTeamSM, which has over 180 branches in 43
states. Our Service Partners® business distributes
insulation from over 70 branches in 35 states. TopBuild Home
Services is an innovative leader in home performance, helping
builders and consumers create and live in energy efficient,
comfortable homes. We leverage our national footprint to gain
economies of scale while capitalizing on our local market presence
to forge strong relationships with our customers. To learn
more about TopBuild visit our website at www.topbuild.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the
simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people
across America have looked to EPA's ENERGY STAR program for
guidance on how to save energy, save money, and protect the
environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building, or home
that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer
of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY
STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in
the world, helping families and businesses save $362 billion on utility bills, while reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4 billion metric tons since
1992. Join the millions who are already making a difference at
energystar.gov.
CONTACTS:
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Tabitha
Zane
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Kristinn
Leonhart
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TopBuild
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ENERGY STAR Brand
Manager
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(386)
763-8801
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(202)
343-9062
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Tabitha.zane@topbuild.com
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Leonhart.Kristinn@epa.gov
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