PLANO, Texas, Mar. 18 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) with a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting environmental resources through energy efficiency. This is the Company's second time to win the prestigious Sustained Excellence Award since receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year awards in 2007 and 2008. JCPenney's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 18.


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