Energy Star Appliances

Energy Star Appliances use less energy, save money, and protect the environment. Energy Star intself is run by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy. in 1992 Energy Star set forth a labeling system for consumers on over 60 products. The Organization helps set standards for appliances that assist the consumers in paying less money. Collectively Americans have saved 19 billion dollars on their utility bills in 2008. Energy Star works with well over 15,000 organizations in developing energy efficient appliances and homes.

Look for the Blue Energy Star label the next time you shop for appliances. The Energy Star Appliance may cost a little more, but you will save more in the long run. Did you know the average household washes over 400 loads of laundry a year? (it seems like so much more at my house). Energy Star claims you can decrease your energy costs by a third and save half off on your water bill. Energy Star website claims that you will be able to save enough money to build three swimming pools in your back yard!

Energy Star claims if you have a refrigerator made before 1993 it could be costing you over 100 dollars more than you need to pay a year. Energy star refrigeratorsclaim to keep precise temperature that will keep your food fresher longer.  If you own an LG refrigerator with french doors you may want to check the site.  The Energy Star wil be with drawing their energy Blue star from certain models.

Energy Star Air Conditioners claim to use ten percent less energy than the older models. Energy Star Air Conditioners are environmentally friendly. The Energy Star web page claims if everyone in the US had an Energy Star Air Conditioner it would prevent 1.3 Billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions !

I have been staggered bu the facts presented on the Energy Star website. They claim hand washing your dishes costs 431 dollars more a year than running them through an Energy Star dishwasher. Amazing!. Energy Star Dishwashers save on energy and water and they just clean better.

You can find the energy star label on smaller appliances too. Air purifiers with the Energy Star label run more efficiently and are better for the environment.

Energy Star DVD and Blu-Ray players will be given new standard to follow in July 2010. They will be subject to new regulations specifying the amount of power consumption and requiring a power down mode. These new regulations will also encompass docking stations that weren't covered under the Energy Star regulations previously. Energy Star is keeping up with new technology!

Look for the Energy Star when looking for a television. Energy Star televisions use 30 percent less electricity then the regular TV's. Specifications for Energy Star televisions were recently redone in September of 2009.The new Energy Star Guidelines will go into effect in May 2010.

As mentioned before Energy Star Appliances are beneficial to out pocketbook and the environment. Even though the Energy Star Appliances may be a bit more expensive than the traditional appliances, it will pay off in the long run.. AND.. there may be rebates available. Check the link below to see about the rebates if you plan to purchase an Energy Star Appliance. Select Energy star items are also eligible for a tax credit. Insulation, roof, windows and doors could all be eligible for a tax credit. Check out the website for a complete list!

Recently Energy Star has celebrated building over a one million Energy Star homes in the United States. One Million energy star homes equals over 270 million in savings the organization predicts. An Energy Star home is built with effective insulation, high performance windows and efficient heating and cooling appliances.  Does an energy Star home cost more?  yes the initial price of an Energy Star Home is more.  However due to the construction the homes will save you energy costs in the future.

 Energy Star also recommends LED lighting, especially for the holidays.  LED Lights  last a lot longer and use less energy!.  Please check out the Energy Star Link below.  It has a great listing of of what ot look for when purchasing an Energy Star Appliance.  It also has  links to get rebates on these items.  With all the benefits Energy Star Appliances has to offer it may not be luxury to purchase them, but a necessity!