Skip to main content

Homepage Header Links

  • About ENERGY STAR
  • Partner Resources

Homepage Header Search box

 
ENERGY STAR
  • Energy Efficient Products

    energy efficient products

    ENERGY 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.

    • Find ENERGY STAR Products
    • Energy Savings at Home
    • Take the Pledge
    • Learn about Climate Change

    • Ways to Save

    • Tax Credits

    • Ask an Expert

    • Heat and Cool Efficiently

    How can we help you?

    • How can I make my home entertainment center more energy efficient?
    • What should I know about LED lights?
    • I'd like to know about power management.
    • How can I reduce hot water use in my home?

    Quick Links

    • Where does my money go?
    • Set and Save with ENERGY STAR
    • Product Finder
    • Rebate Finder
    • Best Value Finder
    • Find ENERGY STAR Products
    • Energy Savings at Home
    • Take the Pledge
    • Learn about Climate Change
  • Energy Savings At Home

    energy savings at home

    Improving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the many ways to save in your home and track your progress with "My ENERGY STAR" - your new dashboard to savings.

    • Start Saving Now
    • Take the Pledge
    • Home Assessment Tools
    • Seal and Insulate Your Home
    • Learn about ENERGY STAR Products
    • Learn about Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

    • Ways to Save
    • Happy couple looking at ENERGY STAR Home Advisor on their laptop
      Home Assessment Tools

    • Heat and Cool Efficiently

    • Tax Credits

    How can we help you?

    • I want help with improving my home's comfort and efficiency
    • How can I heat and cool my home efficiently?
    • How can I stop drafts?
    • I'd like to know about power management for my computer.
    • How do I choose the right lighting for my home?
    • I'm upgrading my kitchen appliances. What should I know?

    Quick Links

    • Home Improvement FAQs
    • HVAC Maintenance Tips
    • For Home Improvement Contractors
    • ENERGY STAR Choose a Light Guide
    • My ENERGY STAR Dashboard
    ​
    • Start Saving Now
    • Take the Pledge
    • Home Assessment Tools
    • Seal and Insulate Your Home
    • Learn about ENERGY STAR Products
    • Learn about Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
  • Energy Efficient New Homes

    new homes & apartments

    A new home or apartment 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 and apartments use significantly less energy than typical new homes and apartments while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.

    • Find Builders and Incentives
    • Home Features and Benefits
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Resources for Partners

    • Find ENERGY STAR Home Builders

    • ENERGY STAR
      Home Features
      and Benefits

    • Homeowner Testimonials

    • Find an Energy Efficient Apartment

    How can we help you?

    • Features of an energy efficient new home
    • Benefits of living in an ENERGY STAR certified home
    • I want to buy an ENERGY STAR certified home
    • I want to construct an ENERGY STAR certified home
    • I want to find an ENERGY STAR apartment

    Quick Links

    • Builder and Incentive Locator
    • In the News
    • Green Homes and ENERGY STAR
    • Energy Efficient Mortgage Programs
    • Find Energy Efficient Certified Apartments and Condos
    • Find Builders and Incentives
    • Home Features and Benefits
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Resources for Partners
  • Energy Strategies for Buildings & Plants

    buildings & plants

    Improve financial performance and reduce carbon emissions with EPA's strategic energy management approach.

    • Facility Owners & Managers
    • Service Providers
    • Energy Efficiency Program Administrators
    • Tenants
    • Tools & Resources

    • Portfolio Manager
    • Find Certified Buildings

    • National Building Competition

    • Find Expert Help

    How can we help you?

    • Build an energy program
    • Improve buildings & plant performance
    • Earn the ENERGY STAR & other recognition
    • Benchmark energy use
    • ENERGY STAR in action
    • Communicate & educate

    Quick Links

    • Portfolio Manager
    • Target Finder
    • Plant EPIs
    • Commercial Food Service
    • Tools & Resources
    • Facility Owners & Managers
    • Energy Efficiency Program Administrators
The simple choice for energy efficiency.

You are here

Home » About ENERGY STAR » Newsroom » The Energy Source

About ENERGY STAR

Change the World. Start with ENERGY STAR.
  • Why ENERGY STAR
  • Origins & Mission
    • History & Accomplishments
    • Major Milestones
    • Annual Reports
  • ENERGY STAR Brand
    • ENERGY STAR Brand Book
    • Logos and Graphics
    • ENERGY STAR PSAs
    • Environmental and Lifestyle Images
    • Photo Gallery: Products
  • Awards
    • 2017 Award Applications
    • 2016 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
    • ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award
    • Certified Homes Market Leader
    • Century Club
  • Newsroom
    • ENERGY STAR Updates & Press Releases
    • Announcements
    • ENERGY STAR in the News
    • The Energy Source
    • Media FAQs
  • Federal Tax Credits
    • 2016 Federal Tax Credits
    • 2015 Federal Tax Credits
    • 2014 Federal Tax Credits
  • Join ENERGY STAR

The Energy Source - March 2016

Plugging you into the latest from ENERGY STAR

Mar
30

Earth Day DIY Project: Maintain a Clean and Efficient HVAC System

How better to celebrate Earth Day than saving energy in your home? Join us as we count down to Earth Day—each week we will bring you a new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home project that you can complete in time for Earth Day. In each post, our EPA experts will walk you through step-by-step instructions for making your home more energy efficient. Whether you’re new to being green, or you’re an energy-saving savant, we’ve got the projects for you. Now, let’s get started!

Mar
23

Earth Day DIY Project: Assess Your Home’s Energy Use

Mar
16

Go Green at the Office for St. Patrick’s Day

Here at ENERGY STAR, we love going green—and on St. Patrick’s Day, we know you can do more than just wear it. This year, spread the green all the way to your office! Here are our best tips to Green Your Cube, lower your building’s energy use, and avoid getting pinched.

Mar
10

Shedding Light on the Benefits of ENERGY STAR Certified Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Did you know, ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors, and skylights now perform better than ever? "Why’s that?," you ask. As of January 1, 2016, ENERGY STAR improved the performance requirements for these products. Here’s how:

Pages

  • Currently on page 1
  • Page 2
  • Next page
  • Last page

Tags

Achievements Awards Battle of the Buildings Buildings Climate Climate Change Cooling DIY Earth Day energy bills Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency; Schools energy efficiency; televisions; energy efficient televisions energy savings ENERGY STAR Environment Events Heating and Insulation Homes household energy use Kids Lighting Partner Partner of the Year (POY) Partners Products refrigerators; energy efficient; recycling; appliances; kitchen Renovate Room-by-Room Savings Rule Your Attic Save Energy Save Money saving money Schools seal and insulate spring savings Take the Pledge Tips ways to save energy

Archive

  • January 2017 (4)
  • December 2016 (7)
  • November 2016 (8)
  • October 2016 (6)
  • September 2016 (6)
  • August 2016 (5)
  • July 2016 (4)
  • June 2016 (6)
  • May 2016 (8)
  • April 2016 (9)
  • March 2016 (7)
  • February 2016 (9)
  • January 2016 (5)
  • December 2015 (5)
  • November 2015 (8)
  • October 2015 (8)
  • September 2015 (4)
  • August 2015 (4)
  • July 2015 (5)
  • June 2015 (2)
  • April 2015 (1)
  • November 2014 (2)
  • July 2014 (2)
  • June 2014 (2)
  • April 2014 (1)
  • May 2013 (1)
Have questions? Please send them to socialmedia@energystar.gov

Main menu

  • Energy Efficient Products
    • Find ENERGY STAR Products
    • Energy Savings at Home
    • Take the Pledge
    • Learn about Climate Change
  • Energy Savings At Home
    • Start Saving Now
    • Take the Pledge
    • Home Assessment Tools
    • Seal and Insulate Your Home
    • Learn about ENERGY STAR Products
    • Learn about Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
  • Energy Efficient New Homes
    • Find Builders and Incentives
    • Home Features and Benefits
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Resources for Partners
  • Energy Strategies for Buildings & Plants
    • Facility Owners & Managers
    • Service Providers
    • Energy Efficiency Program Administrators
    • Tenants
    • Tools & Resources

Homepage Footer last menu

  • ENERGY STAR Home
  • About ENERGY STAR
  • Recursos en Español
  • Publications
  • Partner Resources
  • Contact Us | FAQs
  • Newsroom
  • Kids
  • Privacy
  • US EPA logo
    EPA Home
  • US DOE logo
    DOE Home