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On Greenovate, the Gregorio family embarks on an adventure to expand their space and become the greenest home on the block. One of their green initiatives involves purchasing Energy Star appliances. Find out about Energy Star and how you can purchase energy efficient appliances for your home.
If you are in the market for anything from a dishwasher to a computer monitor, the Energy Star rating program may help you find an eco-option. Since the 1990’s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have collaborated to make appliances more energy efficient. They not only encourage manufacturers to produce items which use less electricity, but they also evaluate products to see if they’re resource responsible.
When you’re out shopping for big ticket items, look for the Energy Star label. These appliances will cut your energy expense 10-50% when compared to standard models. Do your own comparison shopping to see the significant differences between items with and without the Energy Star label. Read the yellow energy information tags on all the products you see. Each one will have the estimated operating costs clearly printed on it. The process will help you figure out that saving dollars and cents makes sense when it comes to purchasing energy efficient appliances!
Here’s a list of some major products where you can find the Energy Star rating:
- Clothes washers
- Dishwashers
- Dehumidifiers
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Room Air Conditioners
- Room Air Cleaners
- Home Electronics
- Lighting
- Office Equipment
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