Energy-efficient appliances

Time to get rid of the old dryer, freezer, ceiling fan, computer, television, air conditioner…? Replace it with a more energy-efficient one. It won’t just decrease your carbon footprint, it will also save on your oil, gas, electricity and water bills! 

For instance, did you know that flipping from an old fridge to a new, more energy efficient refrigerator could save you more than $300 over the next 5 years? 

One of your first stops while shopping around should definitely be the ENERGY STAR  site. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR® are independently certified to save energy, save money and protect the climate without sacrificing features or functionality. From air-purifiers to computers to pool pumps, they’ve got the skinny on them all! 

You might also lbe eligible for a rebate for swapping out an old appliance: check for rebates here.

Steps to Take

  1. Go to the ENERGY STAR website and find the kind of appliance of equipment you need and find guidance on how to buy an energy efficient replacement. 
  2. Click the “Product finder” (a button somewhere on the right side of the screen) to find models.
  3. Check for rebates here.
  4. Let us know how it went by leaving a testimonial under the tab above!

Deep Dive

ENERGYSTAR® is the go vernment-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that improve air quality and protect the climate. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped save American families and businesses nearly 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and achieve over 3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions, equivalent to the annual emissions of over 600 million cars. In 2017 alone, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped Americans avoid $30 billion in energy costs.