Ask the expert

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.

May 20, 2019
The Cool Choice for Room AC

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.

May 15, 2019
Flip Your Fridge Graphic - Family

Flip Your Fridge with ENERGY STAR

Quick quiz: How many products in your home are over 15 years old? Your TV? Your computer? Your clothes washer?  There is a very good chance that you answered no for all those products. But how about your refrigerator? You may be surprised to know that A LOT of U.S. households have seriously old refrigerators, and it can add up to be one of the biggest energy (and money) wasters in your home. If you are ready to save energy, save money and do your part to protect the environment from climate change, now is the perfect time to Flip Your Fridge.

March 27, 2019
Kids in pool

ENERGY STAR’s Top 4 Things to Know About Your Pool

Spring is officially here, and while it may not feel like it in many parts of the country, warm weather is just around the corner. If you are lucky enough to own a pool, this is the perfect time to have a maintenance check performed to make sure that your system is ready to go.  But before you call that contractor, make sure you know how ENERGY STAR certified pool products can help you save energy, save money and protect the climate all summer long.

March 27, 2019
Woman and Child under light

There is an ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulb for Every Socket

Your home is your sanctuary and the way each room is lit has a profound impact on its appearance. Each home in the U.S. has about 50 light sockets, some of which use decorative or ‘specialty’ bulb shapes such as globes, candles, or reflectors. The best way to fill each one of these sockets is with an energy efficient, ENERGY STAR certified specialty bulb. Decorative or specialty light bulbs that earn the ENERGY STAR label retain the light appearance you expect, last at least 15 times longer than incandescents, and save about $55 in electricity costs over their lifetime.