Hoshizaki America Inc. earns award for protecting the environment through manufacturing energy-efficient products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Hoshizaki America Inc. as a 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency.

Hoshizaki America Inc.’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 26, 2013.

Hoshizaki America Inc. an ENERGY STAR partner since 2003, will be honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.

Over the last 20 years, with help from ENERGY STAR, American families and businesses have saved more than $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.8 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award. Our partnership with ENERGY STAR encourages us to provide high quality products that help our customers save energy and money,” said Carter Davis, executive vice president. “We see increased customer demand for high-performing products that also help protect the environment.”

The 2013 Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and retailers that successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified products, saving consumers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Award winners are selected from the nearly 20,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.

“Through their commitment to producing quality energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products, Hoshizaki America Inc. has demonstrated their commitment to saving consumers money and protecting our environment,” said Bob Perciasepe, acting administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.“ Hoshizaki is recognized today for this outstanding effort that has helped protect the climate for all Americans.

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