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Energy–efficient Lighting and Appliances

Home with Lighting and AppliancesENERGY STAR qualified lighting, appliances, and fans can be found throughout an ENERGY STAR home, helping to reduce monthly utility bills, while providing high–quality performance. Learn more about energy-efficient lighting and appliances in this fact sheet PDF (1.55MB).

Advanced Lighting

ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures and bulbs come in many shapes and sizes. This gives home buyers a wide range of lighting choices that allow them to create the atmosphere they want for their homes. ENERGY STAR lighting offers significant cost savings and longer lifetimes than standard products.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Household appliances account for nearly 20 percent of energy use in an average house. A comprehensive package of ENERGY STAR qualified appliances can reduce energy costs, while offering improved performance, quality, and durability. ENERGY STAR certified homes often include ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, ceiling fans, and ventilation fans.

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Explore ENERGY STAR Certified Home Features

Every ENERGY STAR certified home is built with the following features. Ask your builder for more information.

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“We’re dedicated to building energy–efficient homes so that families who choose our homes not only save money on their utility bills, but also enjoy the comfort and durability of a home built to such high standards.”

—WGB Construction Company,
South Grafton, MA