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.

April 11, 2018
The Cool Choice for Room AC Ad

Here Comes the Heat!!

As we head into late spring, the temperatures begin to soar and we start scrambling to stay cool any way we can.  In some homes, particularly older ones, room air conditioners are the most practical cooling choice due to their portability, low cost, and ease of installation.  With roughly 8 million room ac units sold every year, it is important to make the right choice to save money and stay comfortable.

Here are a few suggestions on how to do that: 

Look for the ENERGY STAR:

March 13, 2018
Girl in blue hat in winter

Cold Weather Blues

From the Northeast to the deep south, a good chunk of the country has experienced record-breaking low temperatures, snow and ice over the past several days. If the cold temps have you wondering how you can keep warm without breaking the bank this winter, you are not alone. The good news is that ENERGY STAR has you covered, with products and easy-to-implement practices that will keep your home comfortable and your wallet intact all season long. Check out the top 3 ways to save energy, money and the planet and get started today!

March 13, 2018
Kids enjoying the pool

Splash into Savings with ENERGY STAR Certified Pool Pumps

Did you know there are more than 5 million in-ground pools installed across America, and over 50,000 new in-ground pools built annually? If you are (or are soon-to-be) a pool owner, keeping the water clean is probably a key consideration. That’s where the pool pump comes in– it re-circulates water through a filter to maintain water clarity and hygiene. All swimming pools have at least one recirculation pump, but many have multiple pumps.

Why should you care about your pool pump?

December 19, 2017
Laundry Made Best

Laundry Made Best: Best for You and the Planet

Clothes washers and dryers that are recognized as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 combine cutting-edge energy efficiency with innovative performance and features—they represent the very best of ENERGY STAR.