Green Home

Appliances

The energy star label helps you find certified energy-efficient appliances that meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy. Buying these recommended products is the simplest way to know you buying quality products and saving energy, water and dollars.

Here is a list of Energy Star rated products:

Appliances

Washers & Dryers
Dehumidifiers
Refrigerators and Freezers
Room AC’s

Heating and Cooling

Central Air
Boilers
Fans ceiling and ventilating
Furnaces
Heat pumps air source and geothermal
Programmable thermostats

Home Electronics

Battery charging systems
Cordless phones
TV/VCR units
TV/DVD units
Digital to Analog converter boxes
DVD products
External Power Adapters
Home Audio
Televisions
VCR’s

Lighting

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, tubes
Light Fixtures
Advanced lighting packages
Ceiling fans

Office Equipment

Computers
Copiers
External power adapters
Fax machine
Laptops
Mailing machines
Monitors
Multifunction devices
Printers
Scanners
Water coolers

Products in Development

Decorative light strings
Ice machines
Power supplies
Solid-state lighting luminaries
Residential water heaters

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Little Green Steps

ENERGY SAVING TIPS-for water systems:

  • Reduce hot water use
  • Lower water heater temperature
  • Insulate water heater tank
  • Insulate hot water pipes
  • Install heat trap on water heater tank
  • Install a timer and use off-peak power for electric water heater
  • Install a drain-water heat recovery system

ENERGY SAVING TIPS:
For your Heating,Ventilation,Air Conditioning (HVAC) system:

  • Install a programmable thermostat on new HVAC systems
  • Incorporate more day lighting into your home, using energy efficient windows and skylights, and solar tubes (especially in closets)
  • Keep your AC at a higher temperature
  • Turn off lights not in use
  • Unplug smaller appliances not in use

Visit the U.S. Department of Energy for more information

 

TIP

Combustion appliances (like gas ovens, furnaces, wood stoves) can create indoor air quality problems. Please visit this Consumer Product Safety Commission site for an overview of safety issues.