Nissan Bags the Prestigious Energy Star Award

Jan. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Nissan America’s Building has earned the highly prestigious 2009 ENERGY STAR® Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency. This heralds the fact that Nissan America’s building is one of the most energy-efficient in the nation.

Girard Nissan, one of the premier Nissan car dealers in Newport, Madison, CT is immensely pleased to inform its customers of this prestigious honor awarded to Nissan Americas.


The ENERGY STAR® signifies superior energy performance. Commercial buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR® Award designation use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and release 35 percent less carbon dioxide.

Nissan Americas opened in July 2008 and serves as the regional headquarters for North, Central, South and Latin America. Featuring innovative, energy-considerate design features, Nissan Americas have improved their energy efficiency by more than 30 percent, saving the company more than $11.5 million per year.

The Key design features in Nissan Americas that contribute to energy savings and environmental protection include:

Heating and cooling efficiency through an under-floor ventilation system

Low-emissivity (Low-E) Glass

Light harvesting

Sunshades

Green roof system

Runoff water collection system

Mr. John Harris, Director of Facilities and Environmental Engineering, of Nissan Americas, said, “Nissan Americas is a statement of our overall commitment to the environment and to energy savings.”

“The ENERGY STAR® award recognizes Nissan’s ground-breaking efforts in constructing a building that has numerous features designed to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the impact on the environment.” He added.

Girard Nissan is extremely proud to be associated with Nissan Americas, who have won top-recognition in one of the most needed aspects today, environment and optimum energy consumption.

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Girard Nissan is one of the leading dealers for Nissan vehicles in Groton, Connecticut. Girard Nissan has an exhaustive range of New and Pre-owned Nissan Vehicles and highly trained staff to handle the service and maintenance of Nissan vehicles.

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