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Energy Efficient
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Energy Efficient
ProductsENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
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Energy Savings
At HomeImproving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let us help you — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Energy Efficient
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Energy Efficient
New HomesA new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
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Computers and Displays
New ENERGY STAR Computers and Displays Can Save Up To $150 Per Year Per System
Displays
If you have “flat panel” LCD Displays, you are already saving. However, if you still have CRT Displays, you will save $20 –100* when you replace them with LCDs.
Learn more about ENERGY STAR monitors.
Computers
New ENERGY STAR specifications for computers go into effect in July 2007, but you can request them now. These features can save up to $50 per computer.
Learn more about ENERGY STAR workstations, desktops, and laptops.
ENERGY STAR Program Savings
If government organizations purchase ENERGY STAR qualified computers, they will save nearly 3 billion kWh annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4.4 billion pounds each year.
| Energy Savings (kWh/year) | Dollar Savings ($/year) | Energy Savings (kWh/LIFETIME) | Dollar Savings ($/LIFETIME*) | |
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| Desktop | 171 | $14 | 685 | $53 |
| Notebook | 14 | $1 | 57 | $4 |
Request “ENERGY STAR qualified” computers and displays from your vendors
Be sure to request “ENERGY STAR qualified” computers and displays in your procurement language, contracts, RFPs, etc.
Executive Order 13423 also mandates federal agencies to buy EPEAT registered products. EPEAT is a system to help purchasers evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and displays based on their environmental attributes. For additional information, see www.epeat.net 
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