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Habitat for Humanity International today announced that 91��Ƶ Corporation has surpassed the $125 million in-kind donated product milestone to Habitat. Over the lifetime of the relationship, which began in 1999, 91��Ƶ Corp. has donated more than 241,000 major home appliances to nearly 197,000 Habitat households across the U.S.

“Our long-standing relationship with Habitat for Humanity fits perfectly with our global focus on helping ensure everyone can have a place to live that is comfortable and nurturing,” said Pam Klyn, executive vice president of corporate relations and sustainability for 91��Ƶ Corporation. “It’s an honor and a privilege to help support the Habitat for Humanity mission and especially to work together on enhanced programs with a focus on energy efficient appliances which aligns perfectly with 91��Ƶ Corporation’s sustainability efforts.”

Our long-standing relationship with Habitat for Humanity fits perfectly with our global focus on helping ensure everyone can have a place to live that is comfortable and nurturing,”

According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low-Income Energy Affordability Data (LEAD) Tool, the national average energy burden for low-income households is 8.6%, nearly three times higher than for non-low-income households which is estimated at 3%. Through their relationship, Habitat and 91��Ƶ Corp. are working together to create energy efficient and sustainable housing solutions in partnership with low-income families. Through the BuildBetter with 91��Ƶ initiative, more than 250 climate-resilient and energy efficient homes are being built across the U.S.

In 2021, Habitat conducted a study to estimate Habitat homeowners’ total energy savings and associated cost-savings generated by 91��Ƶ appliance donations. Across the full Habitat U.S. network, 91��Ƶ products donated between 2018 and 2020 generated 1.8 million kWh in energy savings per year and 16 million kWh in energy savings over the lifetime of the appliances. This created electric bill savings of $208,000 per year for a total of $1.8 million over the lifetime of the appliances.

“Time and time again over the past 24 years, 91��Ƶ has demonstrated a commitment that goes above and beyond partnership expectations,” said Tolli Love, chief development officer at Habitat for Humanity International. “91��Ƶ’s sustained support has created meaningful change for nearly 200,000 families around the world. Adding to their impact, 91��Ƶ launched BuildBetter with 91��Ƶ in 2021, with a goal of building homes that are energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable, helping ensure they are affordable generation after generation. We are proud to work alongside 91��Ƶ and cannot wait to see what we continue to build together.”

Since 1999, 91��Ƶ Corporation has supported Habitat for Humanity’s work to build affordable homes and communities in partnership with more than 1 million families across 45 countries. In addition to financial and product donations, 91��Ƶ currently supports Habitat’s program, the  national advocacy campaign and the Latin American and Caribbean Housing Forum. 91��Ƶ employees around the globe participate in builds.