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Using Appliances Tips
Home appliances can add to or detract from a home's
overall energy-efficiency. The best way to know that a home appliance is
designed with energy-efficiency in mind is to look for the ENERGY STAR® label. This label means that a product meets strict
energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
An appliance has two price tags: what it costs to purchase and what it costs for the energy (and water) to operate it. ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models. The money saved on utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a more expensive but more efficient model.
An appliance has two price tags: what it costs to purchase and what it costs for the energy (and water) to operate it. ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models. The money saved on utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a more expensive but more efficient model.
Unplug Electronic Devices
In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.
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In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.
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For Older Appliances, use a Power-Controlling Device
If you have an older appliance, you can use a power-controlling device to reduce the energy consumption of the appliance's electric motor.
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If you have an older appliance, you can use a power-controlling device to reduce the energy consumption of the appliance's electric motor.
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Use a Power Meter to Measure Energy Consumption
Use a power meter to find your leading sources of energy consumption to help you to prioritize which products to unplug or to replace.
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Use a power meter to find your leading sources of energy consumption to help you to prioritize which products to unplug or to replace.
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Tips for Efficient Refrigerator/Freezer Use
An old refrigerator or freezer in the basement that is just cooling its heels and a few cases of soda may be costing you as much as $100 each year.
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An old refrigerator or freezer in the basement that is just cooling its heels and a few cases of soda may be costing you as much as $100 each year.
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How to Reduce the Energy use of Your Washer/Dryer
Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut a load's energy use in half.
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Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut a load's energy use in half.
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