NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 18, 2011
Belfast and Rockland Goodwill Stores Earns Energy Star Status
Nonprofit to Recognize Achievement in Earth Day Ceremony
Belfast and Rockland – Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has earned Energy Star status from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Belfast Retail Store (13 Goodwill Drive) and Rockland Retail Store (202 Camden Street). Buildings that earn EPA’s Energy Star use 35 percent less energy and generate 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than similar buildings across the nation. In order to receive to receive Energy Star status, buildings must be performing 75% or higher than similar buildings for 13 consecutive months. The Belfast store received an Energy Performance rating of 79 and the Rockland store received an Energy Performance rating of 77.
The Belfast and Rockland Retail Stores opened in 2008 and 2009, respectively. The buildings were originally engineered for Energy Star compliance and constructed with several environmentally-friendly features, including an energy-efficient HVAC system, updated flooring and “green” windows to offset energy consumption. Goodwill’s headquarters in Portland also earned Energy Star status.
“We are very proud of our achievement,” noted Randy Finamore, Senior Vice President of Retail Services. “Goodwill is committed to improving the sustainability of our operations, energy efficiency, fuel conservation and other initiatives to reduce and eliminate harmful impacts on the environment. We look forward to continuously improving our operations.” To learn more about Goodwill’s sustainability achievements, please visit www.goodwillnne.org/sustainability.
Goodwill invites press and residents of the Belfast and Rockland communities to share in our celebration. Goodwill will host two short ceremonies at both stores this coming Thursday, April 21.
For the Belfast celebration, Jack Driscoll, Executive Director of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, will share a few words. Senator Mike Thibodeau and Representative Erin Herbig will also be in attendance.
For the Rockland celebration, Shari Closter, Executive Director of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Representative Edward Mazurek, will be in attendance.
Who: Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
What: Energy Star Plaque Ceremony
Where/When:
Belfast Goodwill Retail Store, 13 Goodwill Drive, Belfast Thursday, April 21, 10 am
Rockland Goodwill Retail Store, 202 Camden Street, Rockland Thursday, April 21, 12:30 pm
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About Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 78-year history of providing innovative services that eliminate barriers to opportunity and help people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. Last year, we served over 80,000 individuals through job training and placement, career counseling, family strengthening services, youth employment opportunities, brain injury programs, and other community support services for people with disabilities. Our programs are funded by revenue from our 26 retail stores, grants, fees, and financial gifts. Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.
Contact: Michelle Smith
Communications Manager
michelle.smith@goodwillnne.org
(207) 699-0724
Cell: (207) 239-7225
