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Pella Corp. earns distinguished energy efficiency recognition

Federal agencies name Pella a 2007 Energy Star Partner of the Year

Grant and Award Announcement

Integer Group

Pella, Iowa — March 1, 2007 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have named Pella Corporation as a 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award winner for the Product Manufacturer—Windows category for Pella's outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing and educating consumers about energy-efficient products. Pella's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 21.

Pella, an ENERGY STAR partner since 1999, will be honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. This distinction honors Pella's commitment to providing highly energy-efficient products, as well as the company's comprehensive integration of ENERGY STAR information in consumer education materials, advertising, Pella Web sites and training materials.

Last year alone, Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $14 billion on their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of more than 25 million vehicles.

"Pella has been committed to environmental stewardship and providing quality product solutions to our customers throughout the company's 82-year history," said Elaine Sagers, vice president of marketing for the privately-held company known for quality and innovation. "Pella is proud to be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy for providing products that help customers save money and conserve valuable natural resources."

The 2007 Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and retailers that successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified products, saving consumers money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Award winners are selected from thousands of organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program each year.

"Partners like Pella Corporation are national leaders in energy efficiency," said Alexander Karsner, assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy. "The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award winners are leaders in adopting energy efficient technologies for their products and practices. Their long term commitment to energy efficiency is good for business, the environment, for consumers—and for the country as a whole."

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About Pella

Celebrating 82 years in business, Pella Corporation is recognized in the window and door industry for its technology and innovation, having earned more than 100 product and design patents. In addition to windows and patio doors, the company also manufactures entry door systems with the same level of quality and technology for which Pella is known worldwide. The company is represented by a Direct Sales Network operating Pella® Window & Door Showrooms nationwide, and select building materials retailers, including Lowe's,® which features the Pella Design Center, a "store-within-a-store," designed to take the complexity out of window and door purchases. For more information, call 888-84-PELLA or visit www.pella.com.

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the program offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).


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