<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">Barbara - <br><div><div><br></div><div>I understand that there are more energy efficient options. But I also think it’s pretty clear that EnergyStar has had such an impact in promoting energy efficiency and in educating the American consumer at a time where too many politicians still deny climate change/risk! I will take whatever insufficient help we can get from the government, and I do largely view Energy Star as a success. Let’s leverage this program to push boundaries better? Let’s also get the word out more widely about what works better. Let me know how I can help turn frustration into solving the problem, which is that more people need to know about what’s working and what can make a real difference. I’m at your disposal - free. !! :)</div><div><br></div><div>Jill (or whoever posted for Jill, or the people at Cadmus) - I’d be happy to help promote the new programs and offerings through Rate It Green and on social media, but I can barely read/follow the mess this kind of text and link-heavy message makes in a listserv format. Please feel welcome to write any of us who can help promote directly. <br><br><br>Thanks,</div><div>Allison</div><div><br></div><div><div><div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><br><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Allison Friedman</span><br><font face="Helvetica">Rate It Green</font></div><div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><font face="Helvetica"><a href="mailto:afriedman@rateitgreen.com">afriedman@rateitgreen.com</a> <br><a href="http://www.rateitgreen.com">www.rateitgreen.com</a><br>@rateitgreen</font></div><div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><font face="Helvetica">@MAGreenbuilding<br></font></div></div><div><span style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br></span></div><div><span style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><br></span></div><div><span style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Rate It Green is a directory, network, and information resource for the green building industry. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Through client reviews, testimonials, and candid conversations, Rate It Green helps individuals and companies find green building products and services, while also helping product manufacturers and service providers reach new clients. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Rate It Green welcomes all green builders, from beginners to seasoned experts, and for both residential and commercial projects. Individual Membership and Basic Company Listings are FREE of charge.</span></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Message: 1<br>Date: Sun, 22 May 2016 14:08:56 -0400<br>From: barbara deane-gillett <<a href="mailto:deaneg@hotmail.com">deaneg@hotmail.com</a>><br>To: "<a href="mailto:greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org">greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org</a>"<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><<a href="mailto:greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org">greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org</a>><br>Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] Greenbuilding Digest, Vol 69, Issue 9<br>Message-ID: <<a href="mailto:BAY407-EAS86074FA0803A3671FA4736C34D0@phx.gbl">BAY407-EAS86074FA0803A3671FA4736C34D0@phx.gbl</a>><br>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br><br>what a bunch of pr bull crap<br>nice to know our gvt is promoting 10% solutions when when renewables like sunbandit or any solar thermal offer 90% solutions or even carmines htx which offers a 50% solution at much lower cost<br><br>hrx plus solar way to go to save 90% of dhw energy instead of spending 1000 $ to replace a 90% eff wtr htr with 95%eff to save 5% of energy<br>Sent from my iPhone<br><div><br>-------------- next part --------------<br><br>Message: 2<br>Date: Sat, 21 May 2016 21:44:14 -0700<br>From: Reuben Deumling <<a href="mailto:9watts@gmail.com">9watts@gmail.com</a>><br>To: Green Building <<a href="mailto:greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org">greenbuilding@lists.bioenergylists.org</a>><br>Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] FW: ENERGY STAR Product Promotions: Water<br> Heaters<br>Message-ID:<br> <<a href="mailto:CAE5fceD4iBKX4uQWMmoG3h1Gf5x_j2kAYXqrVgvEtbkGKW8YAg@mail.gmail.com">CAE5fceD4iBKX4uQWMmoG3h1Gf5x_j2kAYXqrVgvEtbkGKW8YAg@mail.gmail.com</a>><br>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"<br><br>I wonder if these newfangled machines use as little energy as some of the<br>ancients?<br><br><a href="http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/FunStuff/water-heater-museum-home.html">http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/FunStuff/water-heater-museum-home.html</a><br><br>On Sat, May 21, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Carmine Vasile <gfx-ch@msn.com> wrote:<br><br><div>FYI<br><br>------------------------------<br>Date: Thu, 19 May 2016 18:30:07 +0000<br>From: changetheworld@energystar.gov<br>Subject: ENERGY STAR Product Promotions: Water Heaters<br>To: gfx-ch@msn.com<br><br>Email not displaying correctly? View it<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTWFpfOGvAOtNeMSLSdw29-2Fl1k3Uk3L6ZYsWFkRXVLOnuaFOXGhE1qKcbexVHB-2FS8rUqMmuTN-2FRjuO96xCBZi081U7Ax7vullsswjpIgOoAMgdF-2Bs8Ol0ImXFK40tK1ZDzJCQHvfCW5k4tqLnYN5KhIRl2rEEUWD7NK6Guex4vKS3oeY2xtQHgpYP0GzudexOM3VfDufb-2FpwgRlWhWbrmzGB-2F-2Fgjx-2FT8rf2qvQRt9iGlbzSZZwIlL2S-2FqeK9Zkd5eoAPSyD7XvBuvupSc8XpqhAmx89A4jKGF3yC-2F1uWGE9jK_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BaMSmdV1bR8-2BKepH8Bmtavou7lCmsx0voLsRrJrokuSQrt7Hj2L2PjFmHlukJZMuvMpoqzMk59XCQBW0rcxLM6Tmjn5pezpfzGbf-2Bv09sWqdFVuY2-2Frwkl-2BSnG9dgtPeqe0RD4Z-2FFGFKpWeaknTXrQGGeO4GQ97dD-2B98Cj8EwpWz7aoobUOqZMzKwIfD0aDEL83dWFYqYya28w8w0GnMNpht9ywE3EQihccO-2BjLfP3Y3B7hGvefj5tC2R22ZXT7mUkijJITAbCmGkcplBR19bDExmc9Tm1uDhFZQn1Nltgy2BYpswXkhXfh1qsdblEBSxcopbAiPAqnkdi08uM6ggyNA-3D-3D><br>in your browser<br><br><br>[image: facebook]<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTTz8HeL07t3pcCBNUU7kjAkarnr0-2BM0YVcwg-2FnZqi-2FN1_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BaJtbAZYteIGV6ugmgW2SPwmuovcDf8m0PDWRZwWFJtiHltlthEqUTxxjhotRs1hNh5VRn592Mwry0aQoqgY-2FPd-2BOtUZrZTw3DojMPp-2FiT05rUANeEyvcxArCL6C01rhLVh5rieu38bvvbs-2BZI-2Fyo2ebhkZ3x-2FchdABZnae3HSragl-2FYzTeIofWxcJQ97sevZRIurvBku2mhUyEG9tw7PS7y4XiTyZtsEtM88HBaJJu8yWCHfXU3HIouWTTGdjdTEoH3DRiWU7ToL0bobyxpBwZT67FEgjhY5boKbbOji5Q6JfgFIHqmJ0AEIz-2BOFRNTILcRlnx526HibAJj1CgTpkxQ-3D-3D><br><br>Like Us on Facebook<br>[image: twitter]<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTc0-2FG7ATfbw9CYgXxxjvyVe2A55qnt-2BptaWYQd1cQTrx_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BapY8qgWkOFFV3NntKts8ny2BANklwlF-2BkRNedW-2BuObry8SNhoa-2B-2BZMExq1A3GoFHHuVlXpdPKlOcppTqKR-2BUM07sd02EMpu3LknwQ40Bfrxa5KKhrfPiIFUnMPwCTylsMqraZ1XpFAf-2FzTKjpULCyO3ws2qCrS67REHA7XyOB3gCC8f3J5t-2BUS-2BowgB8R-2FU28vmJ-2FkUe8gh-2F0UIVw2CnwiBSw6P2iHEit1lR1dUd3T8Yx3Yvigu00Iu48mJaLBt1SyrRq7o5e-2FclX-2BFkNgZBkpsaGBaa9HgW2ROaX5DwBUf-2B3q5vbwUeIKpsHhhuikmgXcItGHa6lAbENallxpn-2Fodg-3D-3D><br><br>Follow Us on Twitter<br><br>2016 ENERGY STAR Water Heaters Promotion:<br>Upgrade Now for Hot Savings<br><br>The ENERGY STAR team at EPA is excited to share our plans for the 2016<br>ENERGY STAR water heaters promotion: Upgrade Now for Hot Savings. Similar<br>to last year, the goal is to reach consumers directly with the<br>call-to-action to plan their replacement, before their old water heater<br>fails, to avoid an emergency replacement and benefit from the big savings<br>they can get from ENERGY STAR as well as available rebates.<br><br>The promotion is scheduled to launch in early September, to reach<br>consumers before Fall begins, and we encourage partners to join us by<br>leveraging our broad set of consumer messaging and materials, including promotional<br>messaging and graphics, retail signing templates and a digital media kit<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTVD-2F28E-2BTXkai9L0nrgbTxZm6vvtzjuScZ3sZbI-2FSeQE6rLuy75MdhNmxDURrQKTBQ-3D-3D_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BaS5WdXc7LBDlLLbK8iR4c1X-2FxDh-2F7-2BjD4Smx3Y0ukSHyZVfWVywV293OADdMTsLHjVDHYZ9QBxV3-2Fq4Ur3Hm9iFfQ6-2B-2FGnkCaudGAslYyKhkJulRuEEV-2BCiJQ3hYEztTtsX-2FSJqojNlS-2FICSeWbIHdqUwZiKEeARcWZlrfHRwr4uv3qiCcgFLiq29zxz6NQeBsjW2oB5Fnf00mGQSRTADEFa-2Bh7IjtuKlZxhMrIRYzpsxnnoM-2FuLUNNRRcmo4dkBuPsqA8JSRwT-2FP6EqIGogsm-2BLPK-2BQP63io-2BlPX60PNVuG0Q-2FUdzlp3JVsBnq0jZuvaNLv8tP9Hwwff7hh5XwUciw-3D-3D><br>featuring social media messages and graphics, web widgets, and more, as<br>detailed below.<br><br>In addition to supporting your direct-to-consumer outreach efforts, we<br>have also scheduled a Webinar to discuss how to reach and educate plumbers.<br>Be sure to join us for that as well as our promotion as we fully leverage<br>this HUGE energy-saving opportunity for consumers.<br><br>*Retail Signing Templates*<br><br>Once again, EPA ENERGY STAR has worked with retailers of ENERGY STAR water<br>heaters ? specifically Sears and The Home Depot, to get pre-approval on<br>in-store signs for implementation by utilities and other Energy Efficiency<br>Program Sponsors (EEPS) regionally. You can download the Sears template<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTVD-2F28E-2BTXkai9L0nrgbTxZa8vZ2Nudz35PHwRTTVjO-2FghlYiVkO8NsHWim5Ox-2FTQueJJTZ4SEUjqLcj9-2BL4Ap-2FsZfX5lyonlA5Rxz8XdSK5ZOhisDUsHGvOPgT3Ses0Ig-3D-3D_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5Ba-2B-2BlF0bmsMzUvKHljCkVDRF8IG-2BKwzzNvwtqpcPRauAeC-2FRKvu1v-2FjaF7p3ojJHhs1-2Fzr5jFwCbYuJGEoJC7UCnsft9xEdQ87m91HeIw-2BPTX8rJHwST2wIszqln99-2BhdvuopKvDyz-2BG07UXdBNxSR6YI9HqJAGPALdwrRh-2FmjHQn-2FBuCP1KQb1KgOatpNvmYIotJ8ubPa6qttWVD7GHnm-2BKsiwETVPUWRWv4SRlQmDeq88SZgVez3SxgQCTjmy8aczPDE-2B-2Bm-2FmdjHJljWFXR8NAxPW3u31WilU4HCCEA0PoGz9RDnvaMk67PxuZYMicsj1pu-2B640jbfRSHDktY5YU3w-3D-3D><br>or The Home Depot template<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTVD-2F28E-2BTXkai9L0nrgbTxZa8vZ2Nudz35PHwRTTVjO-2FghlYiVkO8NsHWim5Ox-2FTQueJJTZ4SEUjqLcj9-2BL4Ap8g2nbqfxPHg3y8km8eHqPNIQm6fxOtB6lzmKlwRG-2Bn4A-3D-3D_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BanOWPAsouiFPXj-2Bw5zRvSbgv9IrA-2Boty-2BYvxtrgkOV0JL2l2AHpQ3QOSLKEGfSlcwgvf99o1Y3EVmimR8uJ1Nl4iOZwHe9VZmEFXbkysZ-2BEKpw9O72hBQ-2BMWoDxc3auzsrGvWuNe7fxWQTAzWpNAvRtq1uRwqAwdOVtxqR1DHb7W2-2FYQBqST53P72V5frImk1xdr-2B4BXZMk75C0swXIriDg08uESPgAMlg6UPGvkwZ4QD7lW7V8n9wIFuRp3vbhZN3jGBbpnx6vxkwe8ngbj3qdWgY8GdBhQDt1urd-2BRRpqtsUF8pKmKR8CII6ToCPQpF93vdqlgid-2Bvwu4CkDYN1Tg-3D-3D><br>now. We encourage you to take advantage of this high-profile, in-store<br>marketing opportunity. Let us know if you have any questions by contacting<br>your ICF Account Manager.<br><br>*JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR*<br><br>*ENERGY STAR Water Heater Campaign 2016: How to Reach and Educate Plumbers<br>to Increase Water Heater Incentive Program Participation*<br><br>*Date and Time:* Monday, May 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm EDT<br><br>Please register here<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTZOjxTT-2FpEP-2BP31P91j7e6fGHSAeUmMVzI-2BkzrecEmtDijs32XBWCTb6UdSLi1WpVq9-2FShGmgs8rQAMujVJNj-2Fs-3D_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5BaxSRe0ru7x9xbLUHbsgaDBINP1uOHxyj31Jn-2FycF6otds7FEygkZ9wGhyzU2vfxd9Y38oi9tbOyhkUJ-2BTPy-2FJqtROUXuWH2d7S4tDWNVps44v-2FRnL1psuuRzNLSw7UmdB5m8GGKd6i-2Flri63FddeA5E0toYdXBP-2FvSiL06emayy9Dbz2C35lQe3s8S1mYKyawNUWXRR6WWLFfpF7cFmj2NJADcENO76rd-2FNfM9dWTjLQyN8TVR8Yk6ZTf7i-2FukrYkyioZ3Rxr4QEh9oFc5zvYUx2cm4zFU2rbzoRJqTHE2zzYaNLJpiBpYT2HxbujhkEvdBxFU1-2BNYxCrQRpamEUuww-3D-3D><br>.<br><br>During our last webinar, describing the upcoming 2016 ENERGY STAR water<br>heater campaign, attendees expressed interest in learning more about<br>contractor outreach. Plumbers, responsible for selecting and installing<br>replacement water heaters, should be a key outreach target for water heater<br>incentive program managers. Please join us for a webinar that will:<br><br> - Update you on the 2016 ENERGY STAR water heater campaign, including<br> the new tools and resources available to help you promote ENERGY STAR<br> certified water heaters<br> - Review the importance of plumbers in the water heater market chain<br> - Provide two perspectives, one from New Jersey Natural Gas and<br> another from CenterPoint Energy, on the best and most efficient means to<br> reach and educate plumbers about incentives and efficient water heaters<br><br><br>*Digital Media Kit*<br><br>You can also join the ENERGY STAR water heater promotion by leveraging our<br>digital media kit throughout your digital media channels: Web site, social<br>media?Facebook, Twitter, e-blasts, blogs, etc. Here?s how:<br><br>*Water Heater Promotion Media Plan*<br><br>EPA has a strong media mix planned to support the ENERGY STAR water heater<br>promotion, including national media as well as geo-targeted media to<br>regions with a high concentration of old water heaters combined with rebate<br>offerings. Highlights include:<br><br> - *National Media Partnerships*<br> - This Old House and Bob Vila: EPA is partnering with these two<br> popular media channels to promote both the benefits of ENERGY STAR water<br> heaters and combat some of the market barriers to consumers choosing high<br> efficiency water heaters ? particularly heat pump water heaters ? by<br> showcasing an install with This Old House (guaranteed 886,000 impressions)<br> and building upon past success with Bob Vila, to do a two-series post about<br> water heaters, e.g., ?How to Choose a New Water Heater? and ?Everything<br> You?ve Wanted to Ask a Contractor about Heat Pump Water Heaters? with a<br> potential reach of more than 1.2 million.<br> - *Geo-targeted Outreach*<br> - Paid general search and Google Display Network ads ? Targeting<br> consumers who are experiencing problems with their water heaters, but are<br> not in a panic replacement mode yet.<br> - YouTube Pre-Roll ? Geo-targeted pre-roll placements promoting Ask<br> the Expert video<br><br>Visit www.energystar.gov/marketing_materials<br><http://email.energystar.gov/wf/click?upn=8nuAeIPnHRgBqUs3njQBTVD-2F28E-2BTXkai9L0nrgbTxZm6vvtzjuScZ3sZbI-2FSeQE6rLuy75MdhNmxDURrQKTBQ-3D-3D_Hw4nsb9UWl1dCvmKajKrZKevVTjjl3JNF9A7CtUwAWleCweObVpdTgNOt1Aaf5Bah8XAlGkkcJjXcql9tFeiH7jUkG29F5RfWI5Hg6zRI-2FIH4LSSwMbFEgEkuPqrgY6z2m-2FQXSH1yKrV-2BFc-2Bbc9R1sefFwgB5I0cs93tBcbgqZsKXe3dkL1R9Zk79wKRV9uhChWTt3OVifkmtPVrJCTAm7ja8rhqGYzpeqXDrax5yQhNLWY1qzEpsz2a7AfRcy7ma4sI0iHI0bD6UCXZIaZdkNeTGpgk4vNvd5eYR-2FIFnmOvQpAo8Ah5HAmGBSINwy4bkKijlqtj-2BlS4JKMQ4p7fjxlYWImlZBLRNj0bMfZxRFUyizhgF6zTv9UtD5wY26v5y3STwm58rkgEFBl-2B7stNbg-3D-3D><br>for access to all these exciting marketing materials to support your ENERGY<br>STAR water heater promotion. Please contact your ICF Account Manager if you<br>are an EEPS partner or Mark Michalski at Mark.Michalski@cadmusgroup.com<br><+Mark.Michalski@cadmusgroup.com> if you are a water heater manufacturer<br>or retailer with any questions you may have. We look forward to working<br>with you!<br><br>*"Welcome to Fall" Twitter Party*<br><br>To supplement the overall ENERGY STAR media plan, EPA is planning to<br>promote ENERGY STAR water heaters as part of a Welcome to Fall Twitter<br>party. Water Heater manufacturers and Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors<br>with water heater programs will be encouraged to attend and to promote the<br>party among your social media followers. We will have trivia questions<br>about water heaters and showcase our educational materials, along with<br>other fall tips. Please contact Lily Rau at changetheworld@cadmusgroup.com<br><+changetheworld@cadmusgroup.com> if you are interested in attending.<br>Details on the date and time will be provided closer to the promotional<br>launch.<br><br>Thank you for support in this year?s room air conditioner promotion.<br>Please contact changetheworld@cadmusgroup.com if you have any questions.<br><br>Jill Vohr<br>Consumer Marketing<br>ENERGY STAR Products<br>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<br><br><br></div></div></div></div></body></html>