Jewett Const. partners up with Energy Star

Jewett Construction Co., Inc. stepped up its efforts to promote energy efficiency by becoming an Energy star Service and Product Provider (SPP). By partnering up with Energy star, Jewett has access to resources and training designed to assist in developing energy management solutions for its clients. As a provider of energy-efficient services, Jewett is improving the energy performance of its clients through upgrades and implementing proven energy management strategies. Clients can strive to earn the Energy star? label for their buildings and positively impact their operating expenses and shareholder value. Jewett Construction has committed to helping its clients achieve standards of energy performance in their buildings. This will help these clients reap financial rewards and position themselves as environmentally responsible citizens. EPA estimates that by 2010, the savings from energy-efficient investments will reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2.4 million tons - the equivalent of the pollution produced by 1.7 million cars - and save taxpayers more than $750 million per year.