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 05, 2017
lady with thermostat

If You Are Smart, Your Thermostat Doesn’t Have to Be

Smart, connected thermostats are all the rage, and EPA is now awarding the ENERGY STAR label to those that deliver on the promise of energy savings.  That’s all well and good, but what if you don’t want a smart thermostat, or it’s not in your budget right now?

You can save money and energy with the thermostat you have.  It all comes down to properly setting your thermostat. 

Consider these two homes:

The Reynolds Family   

November 21, 2017
The best gifts do great things

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING GREAT!

There is nothing better than feeling like you have found the perfect gifts for your loved ones.  This season, give them a gift they can feel especially good about all season long.  Electronics, appliances, and now smart thermostats that have earned the ENERGY STAR label have the extra benefit of saving energy.  And saving energy means lower electric bills and a cleaner environment.  How great is that?   If you want some really good gift-giving advice, just remember that the best gifts do great things, and always look for the ENERGY STAR.  Here are

November 03, 2017
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Energy Efficiency and the End of Daylight Savings Time

The end to Daylight savings time is here, and that can mean many things for different people…an extra hour of sleep, less daylight when you get off from work, and perhaps most importantly, a greater dependence on your lighting as you return home to a dark house. While there is nothing we can do to put off the darker evenings ahead, we can do something about the energy we use to light our homes at night. Have you changed out your incandescent light bulbs for ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs?

October 26, 2017
girl with leaves

Fall into Fall Energy Savings

Fall is officially here, with its warm sweaters, crisp temperatures and pumpkin spiced everything. For many this season is just about perfect, but that brisk chill in the air also means that many of us will start to crank up the heat, as we try to keep our homes nice and comfortable. As you head into fall, these simple tips can help you keep those high energy bills at bay and make a difference in protecting our environment.