Slide1: CEILING FANS ENERGY STAR® SALES ASSOCIATE TRAINING


Slide2: 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 2


About ENERGY STAR : 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 and Consumer Reports. Source: Fairfield Research 2003 survey of 4211 respondents, sponsored by Good Housekeeping 91% 90% 89% 88% 87% 86% 87% 85% 71% 57% 54% 46% 37% 3


Slide4: Qualified Ceiling Fans: Move more air 20% more efficiently than standard ceiling fans Qualified ceiling fans with light kits are about 50% more efficient than conventional fan/light units Can qualify with or without lighting Laboratory verified 30-year motor warranty 2-year light kit warranty 1-year component warranty Earning the ENERGY STAR 4


ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Benefits: ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Benefits Save energy: - Move air up to 20% more efficiently than conventional models due to advanced blade and motor design. - Qualified ceiling fans with light kits are about 50% more efficient than conventional fan/light units and produce about 75% less heat — reducing home cooling demands. Save money: Qualified ceiling fans with light kits save more than $15 per year in energy costs. Save the environment: Use less energy — reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Save time & effort: Qualified light kits include CFL bulbs that last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs. Longer life means fewer bulb changes — convenient for hard-to-reach fixtures. 5


Slide6: Ceiling fans can be used year-round to maximize energy and cost savings Summer Months Ceiling fans cool you off during the summer months — adjusting the thermostat during use can save money on costly air conditioning bills. Winter Months Reverse the airflow direction and operate the fan on low speed to push warm air trapped at the ceiling downward into the living space, allowing the thermostat to be adjusted and saving on heating bills. JAN FEB APRIL MAY MAR JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Save Money Year-Round 6


Slide7: SAVING ENERGY HELPS PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Help Protect the Environment ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy — reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global climate change. 7


ENERGY STAR Qualified Brands: ENERGY STAR Qualified Brands Qualified brands include: Casablanca Hunter King of Fans Sea Gull Westinghouse [Customize as appropriate] 8


ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Snapshot: ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Snapshot ENERGY STAR: The government-backed program dedicated to helping consumers protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Look for the ENERGY STAR symbol on qualified ceiling fans. ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fans: Save energy: - Move air up to 20% more efficiently than conventional models. - Qualified ceiling fans with light kits are about 50% more efficient than conventional fan/light units. Save money: Qualified ceiling fans with light kits save more than $15 per year in energy costs. Save the environment: Use less energy — reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global climate change. 9


Slide10: SAVING ENERGY HELPS PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT A user-friendly and easily navigable micro-site containing training tools for partners. Users can navigate throughout three main categories to find training resources relevant to them: products, campaigns, utilities/EEPS (energy efficiency program sponsors). Benefits: EASY: Access to all ENERGY STAR training materials and resources on your own. ACCURATE: The most current training materials to share with your sales associates for increasing the sale of ENERGY STAR qualified products and services. RELEVANT: A location for collaboration and idea exchange with other partners. To LEARN MORE, visit the ENERGY STAR Training Center page at: www.energystar.gov/training 10