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Ask the Expert

Have questions about how best to save energy in your home? Well, Ask the Expert! Here you can find the energy efficiency advice you need on ENERGY STAR certified products and home improvement projects by viewing articles, videos and more created by the experts at EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

November 15, 2016
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Prep Your Home for Wintery Weather

Colder temperatures are here and people across the country are cranking up the thermostat and getting ready for the winter to come. Did you know that the average family spends $2000 on utility bills each year, and nearly half of that amount goes to heating and cooling your home? Now is prime time to make sure that your home is ready for the cold temperatures ahead. Check out these energy saving tips from the experts at the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, and get ready to enjoy the chilly weather in energy efficient comfort. 

February 10, 2016
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Setting a Romantic Mood with Dimmable Lighting

Looking for more romance in your life this Valentine’s Day? Setting a romantic mood starts with the right lighting. Dimmable ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs are the simple choice for a Soulmateable, Charmable, Handholdable Valentine’s Day. 

Plus, 3 out of 4 Americans surveyed agree – dimmable lighting is important. So on this Valentine’s Day, or any moment where lighting helps set the mood, choose dimmable ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs.

December 18, 2015
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Game Smart to Save Energy and Help Protect the Environment

The latest game consoles bring together many exciting new features, such as voice control, gesture recognition, connectivity, wireless controllers, and the ability to stream live Internet content. But many people may not realize that most of these new features draw power even when not in use. With all features are maximized, today's game consoles can consume as much energy as all the homes in the city of Houston, or the equivalent of the electricity delivered by four power plants.

November 25, 2015
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The Best Gifts do Great Things this Holiday Season

Tis the season for plates piled high with food, tinsel by the truckload and spending quality time with those you love most. Whether you are spinning the dreidel or topping the tree, this time of year is also the biggest shopping season of the year, and that means many of us are making a list and checking it more than once.  Before you head to the mall, make sure that you are choosing gifts that will do great things this holiday season.