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.

November 07, 2018
Environmental image tree at sunset

Fall Back with ENERGY STAR Certified Lighting

Love it or hate it, many of us recently experienced the annual end of daylight saving time, making for brighter mornings, and darker evenings, for much of the country. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the twice-annual tradition, one that was introduced in 1918 in part to help the country save energy. One hundred years later many Americans are still changing their clocks twice a year, and turning on more lights every November as the sun sets earlier.

October 23, 2018
Save Today. Save Tomorrow. Save For Good.

Happy ENERGY STAR Day!

The 7th annual ENERGY STAR Day is officially here! ENERGY STAR Day is an opportunity for people across the country to come together to celebrate the benefits of energy efficiency. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label are independently certified to use less energy, save you money on your utility bills, and help protect the environment.  Many are available at special prices or come with a utility rebate. This ENERGY STAR Day, make a special effort to save for good – for all the good things you want in your life and for a healthier planet for you and your family.

September 20, 2018
Boy in Leaves

Fall into Energy Savings

Grab your favorite boots and a cup of something pumpkin spiced, because Fall is officially here. For many this is a favorite time of year, as we get to turn off the air conditioning and enjoy the mild days and cooler nights of autumn. But, what you may not know is that this is the perfect time to get your home ready to save on energy during the colder months ahead. With the typical household spending about $2,000 a year on energy bills, you can save 30% (about $575) with ENERGY STAR certified products. Check out the top ways to get your home ready to save big all season long!

September 13, 2018
Mom and daughter doing laundry

Start the School Year Off Right with ENERGY STAR Certified Laundry Products

The school year has begun, and if there is one constant in homes across the country, it is the big pile of laundry that accumulates by the end of each week. Whether your kids are headed to elementary school, or dropping off their dirty clothes on weekends home from college, parents do a lot of loads in between homework reviews, PTA meetings, and the hundreds of other things on the to-do list. While you’re at it, do yourself and the planet a favor: make sure your washer/dryer pair is ENERGY STAR certified, for energy and water savings all year long.