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.

December 20, 2018
Holiday gifts

'Tis the Season for Last Minute Shopping

If you still have gifts left to purchase on your holiday shopping list, you are not alone. According to the National Retail Federation, 56% of shoppers (about 134 million people), plan to shop this weekend on “Super Saturday,” the last Saturday before Christmas. And of those who have yet to finish a significant portion of their shopping list, 44% are still deciding what to buy. If you fall into that group, have no fear, because ENERGY STAR has you covered.

December 13, 2018
Holiday lighting

Getting Festive: Your Guide to ENERGY STAR Certified Decorative Light Strings

Decorating for the holidays? Wanting to bring a warm and festive atmosphere in your home? Choose ENERGY STAR certified decorative light strings! With options for indoor and outdoor use, certified decorative light strings come in a variety of colors, shapes and lengths.

ENERGY STAR makes choosing decorative light strings easy with these amazing features:

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December 06, 2018
Light bulb with Gift Tag

The Best Gifts: Shopping for Your Favorite Teacher

Gift giving season is upon us and I don’t know about you, but it’s always tough for me to find the best gifts for everyone on my list. One of my biggest challenges is finding a meaningful, yet low cost gift for the important helpers in my life, like the teachers at my child’s daycare.

November 20, 2018
Holiday Graphic

The Best Gifts Do Great Things

This holiday season, you can give the gifts everyone loves and feel good about doing it. Some of the best products on the market this year deliver great features and functionality but use less energy, which means they save money on energy bills and help protect the environment.   The Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label can be found on a range of products, including TVs, laptops, tablets, and other electronics, smart thermostats, appliances and even lighting.