For Immediate Release
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Contact: Maureen Rich
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November 2, 2009
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
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704-758-2298
Maureen.a.rich@lowes.com
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LOWE’S BOOSTS ENERGY STAR®, TAX-FREE
HOLIDAY TO HELP NORTH CAROLINIANS SAVE MONEY, ENERGY
Home Improvement Store to Offer Additional 10 Percent off Certain ENERGY STAR®, WaterSense® Products
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – North Carolina residents can join statewide energy conservation efforts while saving money during the state’s tax-free holiday Nov. 6-Nov. 8. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase certain ENERGY STAR qualified products purchased for personal use without the state sales taxes.
“Now is the perfect time for homeowners in the state of North Carolina to invest in ENERGY STAR qualified products,” said Michael Chenard, Lowe’s director of environmental affairs. “By installing ENERGY STAR qualified products, residents can reduce energy consumption significantly and cut costs on utility bills throughout the year.”
In addition to adhering to the North Carolina state-tax exemption, Lowe’s will offer 10% off all ENERGY STAR® appliances.
Residents can make tax-free purchases on select ENERGY STAR qualified products, including clothes washers, refrigerators, freezers, programmable thermostats, ceiling fans, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
Did you know?
- Replacing a refrigerator manufactured prior to 1993 with a new, ENERGY STAR qualified one can save more than $55 a year on your energy bill.
- An ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can cut utility bills by an average of $50 a year.
- Ceiling fan/light combination units that have earned the ENERGY STAR seal are about 50 percent more efficient than conventional models.
For more information on saving energy, visit www.lowes.com/energy.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies Inc. has been an award-winning ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner for seven consecutive years. The recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) cites Lowe’s comprehensive nationwide programs promoting energy efficiency and helping consumers learn about the advantages of using ENERGY STAR products and solutions. ENERGY STAR qualified products use up to 50 percent less energy than older models or less-efficient counterparts currently on the market. For more energy-saving ideas, visit Lowes.com/energy or the ENERGY STAR Web site at www.energystar.gov.
