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What is Energy Star?

When replacing appliances or lighting in your home, consider factors like style, performance, and budget, but also the cost of operation, which is often overlooked. To ensure quality and energy savings, choose products with the Energy Star label, indicating high efficiency and construction. Energy Star products reduce energy use, leading to less pollution and lower operating costs. Remember, appliances have two price tags: purchase price and energy costs over time. Energy Star products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and include various appliances like washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, and more. Always look for the Energy Star label to make informed, eco-friendly choices.

Visit EnergyStar.gov on the web to find out where to buy Energy Star products or call 1-888-STAR-YES.

Energy Star Lighting

Energy Star-qualified LED lighting products use at least 75% less energy than standard incandescent lighting, while providing more light, because they operate more efficiently. And they last 35 to 50 times longer! If you have already replaced your incandescent lights with compact fluorescent bulbs, keep your CFLs until they burn out, and then replace them with LEDs. CFLs use a little more energy than LEDs, don’t last as long, and nearly all CFLs contain mercury, so it’s wise to use them for their full lifetime, and then dispose of them properly. Learn more from the EnergyStar.gov website.

Last updated March 19, 2025