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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.

June 28, 2019
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Beat the Heat and the High Energy Bills

Summer is here and while you may be dreaming of beach vacations, there is one aspect of the warm weather months that you may not have considered yet--the effect on your utility bills. Did you know that the average household spends $2,000 a year on utility bills, with nearly half going to cooling and heating their home? The cost of keeping cool can be significant, but not if you put a little thought into it from the start.

May 29, 2019
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Top 5 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Rid your Home of Inefficient Light Bulbs

Pop quiz—how many incandescent light bulbs do you currently have in your home? You may think that you have fully switched over to energy efficient bulb technology, but there could still be energy-wasting bulbs hiding in plain sight in your home. The average house has about 45 sockets or bulbs, and about 60% of them still contain an inefficient bulb!

May 29, 2019
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Make Springtime a Breeze with an ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostat

Springtime can be one of the best times of year, but it can also make for a haphazard season for your thermostat. Depending on where you live, you could be wearing a tank top and flip flops one day, and a winter sweater and boots the next. As we navigate the often topsy turvy days of springtime weather, one of the best tools to keep your family nice and comfortable may be one that you have yet to incorporate into your home.

May 20, 2019
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The Cool Choice for Room AC

When the weather warms up, get the best room or window air conditioner by choosing one that has earned the ENERGY STAR. Get tips on how to choose the right size room air conditioner for your window- or through the wall-unit, and learn how to make sure it is properly installed to save the most energy and keep you cool.