Everyone wants lower energy costs. Understanding how to increase the energy efficiency of your home and appliances is one way to do that. Take our Cost of Energy Appliance quiz to get started. Discover how well you know what it costs to binge watch your favorite TV show and use other appliances — and then how to save. Learn more about ENERGY STAR and other ways to improve your home energy efficiency.
We fall in love with a home — its look, its location — and we move in, only to discover that it is not, indeed, perfect. Maybe it needs a new HVAC system or other home energy improvements.
Quick! Do you know which appliances use the most energy in the average home?
In the boiler vs. furnace debate, many people don’t really know the difference between these types of systems.
The time to weatherize your home for winter is before the winds start to blow and the thermometer drops. But even if you’re late to the game, there are still home weatherization steps you can take to help lower your energy costs and while making your home warmer.
The average household spends $400-$600 annually heating its water, according to Energy.gov.
Finding and sealing air leaks in your house is a great way to take charge of your energy bill. If you’re questioning whether it’s worth the effort, consider this: The average house has enough home air leaks to add up to a 2-square-foot hole.
Choosing the right energy-efficient cooking appliance for the right task is one easy way to save energy and potentially lower your energy costs at home. (Not sure where to start?
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Want to lower your carbon footprint and potentially lower your energy costs? Our energy efficiency quiz can help you discover which appliance to use when.
When deciding between a gas dryer vs. electric dryer, your final decision can have a major effect on your power bill.
Want to lower your energy costs and shrink your carbon footprint? One of the quickest ways to achieve both these goals is to incorporate two words into your daily life: ENERGY STAR®.