Most of us know trees can beautify a yard, attract desirable wildlife, and provide privacy from neighbors. What homeowners may not realize, however, is that trees can also play an important role in helping reduce home energy costs.
Confused about choosing between CFL bulbs vs. LED bulbs?
If you ask small business owners to name their number one expense, many will give you the same answer: Energy. ENERGY STAR estimates that small businesses across the nation spend more than $60 billion a year on energy.
As part of our “Which is More Energy Efficient” series, we’ve been looking at common household appliances and evaluating which are more energy efficient. (Take our quiz to see how savvy you are about which appliances use the least amount of energy.
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.
You can play an important part in caring for the environment with every energy choice you make. Simple changes to your habits like switching to energy efficient lights and appliances can help reduce the energy you use, but if you want to do more there are other ways to help.
When deciding between a gas dryer vs. electric dryer, your final decision can have a major effect on your power bill.
Whatever your energy needs, we've got a plan for you
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®.
Changing energy consumption habits might not be top of mind for many people, but small changes can have a big impact on your energy bill. And it pays in more ways than just on your monthly statement.
Small, everyday changes in your power consumption can be easy to make. They may not cost much, and they can possibly add up to real energy savings.
Oh, the power of wind! Utilizing the wind’s energy is by no means a new technology.