RALEIGH, N.C. Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced Eaton 5P, 5PX and 9PX uninterruptible power system (UPS) models available in the Americas are ENERGY STAR^® qualified following stringent third party testing and verification of meeting the program¹s energy efficiency requirements. The qualification means that the Eaton UPSs are among the most efficient on the market, and allow customers to effectively reduce electrical usage and carbon footprint.

Following the qualification, Eaton now offers the largest selection of ENERGY STAR UPSs for server, storage and network protection applications. According to ENERGY STAR, if all UPSs sold in the U.S. in 2012 meet the ENERGY STAR requirements, the energy cost savings will grow to $471 million and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions from more than 636,000 vehicles.

³Reducing power consumption without sacrificing reliability in server, storage and network environments is a primary challenge for today¹s information technology (IT) and data center professionals,² said Hervé Tardy, vice president and general manager, Eaton Distributed Power Quality Division. ³Eaton is globally committed to developing highly efficient solutions designed to deliver the most business value possible. Earning the ENERGY STAR qualification for these UPS units is a merited exemplification of our mission.²

ENERGY STAR is a joint program established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy intended to help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov.

Eaton plans to continue the ENERGY STAR certification process for additional UPS products. For more information on Eaton¹s ENERGY STAR UPSs, visit www.powerquality.eaton.com/About-Us/Sustainability-Green-Buildings/energy-star.asp. To learn more about Eaton¹s power quality products, visit www.powerquality.eaton.com.

Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. Eaton has approximately 100,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.