Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial water heating and storage products, has announced it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

"ENERGY STAR is one of the most trusted voices for energy efficiency," said Carl Pinto, Jr., senior director of marketing communications for Bradford White Corp. "Being selected as Partner of the Year for two years in a row reflects Bradford White's commitment to leading our industry in providing high-quality, energy efficient products."

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. ENERGY STAR Award Winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, services, and strategies. These efforts are essential to fighting the climate crisis and protecting public health.

"ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are showing the world that delivering real climate solutions makes good business sense and promotes job growth," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "Many of them have been doing it for years, inspiring all of us who are committed to tackling the climate crisis and leading the way to a clean energy economy."

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2021 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR's awards program, visit www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.