By Carolyn Rose
Though many people have heard of Energy Star-rated appliances, few may be aware of how great the benefits are for the earth and your bank account.
According to the Energy Star website, making better choices when it comes to household appliances can save American families about one third of their energy bill.
An even more shocking statistic is that last year, Americans saved greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those given off by 27 million cars, saving a total of $1.6 billion by purchasing Energy Star-rated technology.
A great way to get started is by visiting the website and calculating your home’s energy usage. All you need is the your utility bills. Energy Star has a program called “ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick” that will allow you to compare your energy usage to that of other American homes.
Next time you’re looking to buy a new appliance, look for a box with the blue Energy Star logo- this means that the appliance has met certain guidelines put forth by the EPA and the Department of Energy, the two agencies that run the Energy Star program.
Energy Star is a great way that people are improving their energy usage and making their homes more eco-friendly.
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