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These businesses have been honored for their green initiatives by city, state or national environmental agencies.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, a public benefit corporation, is receiving the Energy Star Award for Sustained Excellence for its continued excellence and leadership in delivering energy efficiency across many sectors of the New York economy. In 2008, NYSERDA achieved energy savings of 640,000 MWh of electricity and more than 1.7 million Btu of fossil fuels.

TIAA-CREF

TIAA-CREF is receiving Energy Star Partner of the Year recognition for its commitment to using Energy Star tools, resources, and strategies to identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. This is the second time TIAA-CREF has received Energy Star recognition for actions that include reducing energy use by 3.6%.

Ithaca Housing Authority

Ithaca Housing Authority, providing affordable housing to low-income residents, is receiving the Energy Star Award for Excellence. They incorporate Energy Star into their housing for an estimated savings of more than 2.2 billion Btu and 225,000 kWh annually.