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Energy Star Credibility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy recently outlined a new two-step process to strengthen the credibility of the Energy Star brand. Step 1: Testing. More aggressive product testing will be required in the future in order to be Energy Star-certified. DOE began tests at third-party test labs on six of the most [...]
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- Just How Much Energy is That Appliance Using?
May 10th, 2010My computer stays on through the week, only getting shut off on the weekend. My answering machine and TV stay plugged in, their little red lights glowing in the night. I do turn off the treadmill between uses and the DVD player too. My energy habits are probably similar to many Americans. If you’re wondering [...]
- Will That New Appliance Really Save Energy?
November 16th, 2009If you are shopping for a new, energy efficient appliance, and thought all you needed to do to was look for the yellow EnergyStar tag, think again. The Department of Energy has released new findings that show a handful of appliances may not be as energy efficient as advertised because of problems with the “energy [...]
- Shopping for Energy Efficient Appliances
May 11th, 2009Here’s a great line I just read at bhrealestate.com Every appliance has two prices: the sticker price, and the one you pay to run the appliance year-round. When purchasing a new appliance, buyers might be tempted to buy the unit with the lowest sale price while ignoring the long term costs of running it. Choosing [...]
