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Xcel Energy
Thu, Apr 02 2009 at 3:07 PM EST
Xcel Energy officially rebranded its homes program to Xcel Energy-Energy Star homes in 2008.  Xcel Energy recieved the Energy Star Partner of the Year recognition.  The company also provides energy-efficient marketable solutions by investing more than $200,000 in market research and value added services improvements.
3M
Tue, Mar 17 2009 at 2:18 PM EST
3M, a diversified technology company with a worldwide presence, has received Energy Star Sustained Excellence recognition for the fourth time, awarding the St. Paul company's efforts to expand its energy management program and realize significant energy savings. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the company for exceeding its goal of reducing energy consumption.
Best Buy
Tue, Mar 17 2009 at 2:12 PM EST
U.S. Department of Energy recognized Best Buy of Richfield for Excellence in Appliance Retailing, with accomplishments in a short period of time and Energy Star integration across all appliance, products and marketing efforts.  The company was also recognized for expanding training on Energy Star to their Blue Shirts and Geek Squad agents.

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