The EPA Extends Its Energy Star Program

Turn on your computer and you may see a little symbol pop up on your screen that says "Energy Star."

It's a label granted to manufacturers by the EPA for meeting certain energy efficiency standards... kind of like a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency has extended that program to buildings and businesses.

It's part of a voluntary program to reduce energy use... and, consequently, greenhouse gas emissions.

Tom Hicks is the EPA's program manager for the Energy Star label for buildings.

He described the program to NHPR's Mark Bevis.