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Where in Your Home Can You Use Energy Star Products?
As consumers, we need to Dining Room Energy Star start making better choices that are not only good for us, but also good for the environment. Make the right choice and choose Energy Star labeled products. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County they operate more efficiently, have a longer life, and will save you money over time.
The best thing about Energy Star-labeled products is that they have a place in any home from basement to attic.
-Lighting and fixtures to brighten any room or illuminate the darkest areas outside your home.
-Home electronics that will function like other models, but save energy
-Appliances that are energyefficient, cost-effective and available in many different models and styles
Basement Energy Star Clothes Washers can save up to $117 per year on your energy bills, using 50% less water and 55% less energy than pre-1994 standard washers
Kitchen Energy Star Dishwashers use less hot water compared to new conventional models. They also use 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption. Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL's) use 66% less energy than standard light bulbs while lasting 7- 10 times longer
Living Room Energy Star Laptops with enabled power management features use 70% less electricity than laptops without these features.
Bedroom Energy Star Room air conditioners use at least 10% less energy than conventional models.
Bathroom Energy Star Lighting fixtures last 10,000- 20,000 hours. This means, with regular use, the CFL
Home Office Energy Star Computers with enabled power management features use 70% less electricity than computers without these features. Monitors use 85% less electricity than standard models during the 'on', 'off', and sleep modes
Family Room Energy Star Televisions use about 30% less energy than standard units. If half of all US households replaced their regular TV with an Energy Star model, the change would be like shutting down a power plant.
Learn more about New York Energy Star-labeled Home Performance with Energy Star by logging onto www.GetEnergy.org or calling 1-87-NY-SMART
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