Modern Fan Co. partners with EPA on Energy Star Program

The Modern Fan Company, a leader in the design and development of new ceiling fan technologies,
participated as a Charter Partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's recently launched
ENERGY STAR program for ceiling fans. As of January 1st, 2002, qualified ceiling fans are bearing
the ENERGY STAR label, indicating these products' superior energy efficiency. Cooperative
efforts between several manufacturers and ENERGY STAR consultants established specifications
for ceiling fan efficiency requirements, standardized testing methods and facilitated construction
of commercial testing facilities.

Of particular importance to the launch of the program was The Modern Fan Company's success
with compact fluorescent lighting technology in ceiling fans. In early 2001, as meetings began
taking place for the development of the program, Modern Fan was the only manufacturer working
with CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps). As it turns out, the lighting component of a ceiling fan
uses more electricity than the motor. While motor efficiency is paramount to the ENERGY STAR
program, there is an even greater opportunity for energy savings relative to ceiling fan light kits.
Hence, use of CFLs is a requirement for a ceiling fan with a light to bear the ENERGY STAR label.

Modern Fan Company founder and product designer, Ron Rezek, had the foresight and will to
incorporate use of CFLs in his fan designs years ago. Rezek has been a long time proponent of
energy conservation and is thrilled to see increased awareness of the benefits of CFL
technology, and more widespread use.

Ceiling fans are an environmentally correct choice for comfort control as an alternative
to, or in supplementing air conditioning. Now, ENERGY STAR labeled fans and fan lights ensure
even greater savings throughout the year. Over half of The Modern Fan Company's products
currently exceed the criteria set by ENERGY STAR, and the company is working on several
new products designed to meet these standards.

For more information on ENERGY STAR, go to www.energystar.gov.