Energy Star™ Products Save Energy and Money

When you purchase Energy Star qualified products, you not only receive the benefits of an energy-efficient appliance, you also save money. As things start to quiet down from the holiday rush and you're winding down from giving to others, now's a good time to consider doing something for yourself. Start the year off by making your home more energy-efficient. With the potential savings below, you could use at least 20% less energy and save up to $1,000 in home energy bills.

Ceiling Fans

• Circulate air up to 20% more efficiently than conventional models.
• Energy Star qualified light kits can also add extra savings.
• Save up to $25 each year on your energy bill by using ceiling fan and light kit combination.

• Average 50% less energy and 40% less water than conventional models.
• Save up to 10,000 gallons of water a year — enough for a year's worth of laundry.
• Extracts more water from clothes, reducing drying time.
• Save $55-$150 a year in energy and water costs, depending on the model.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

• Use 2/3 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs.
• Last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
• Save at least $30 in energy costs over the lifetime of the bulb.

• Use 25% less energy than non-qualifying models.
• Potential savings range from $25-$50 a year in energy costs.

Light Fixtures

• Use up to 2/3 less energy than standard lighting.
• Up to three Energy Star qualified, high-use fixtures can save about $50 per year.

Programmable Thermostats

• Have several temperature settings allowing you to choose different temperatures to fit your family's lifestyle.
• If installed and used properly, you could save up to $100 a year on energy costs.

Refrigerators

• Use 40% less energy than conventional models sold in 2001.
• High-efficiency compressors, improved insulation and precise temperature and defrost mechanisms reduce energy use.
• Use half the electricity of a 10-year-old model.
• Depending on the model, you can save between $30 and $70 a year.

Windows, Doors and Skylights

• Keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
• Low-e coating windows reduce sun damage and fading of home interiors like curtains, photographs and furniture.
• Replacing older windows with Energy Star qualified windows can save up to 15% on your heating and cooling bill.