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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency in 2025: What You Need to Know

By: Denise Minor-Hoes, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: Tax season is here and ENERGY STAR has information to help you plan energy-efficient upgrades to your home that can save energy, money on your energy bills, and get a tax credit on next year's tax bill.

Tax Credits & Rebates
Heat Pump HVAC
Energy Efficiency

Jan 17, 2025

2 min read

Five Tips to Help You Stay Comfortable and Save Energy this Fall

By: Leslie Jones, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: The season is changing, and cool weather will soon be upon us! If you’re looking to keep your home comfortable this Fall while reducing energy costs, check out these five tips from the experts at ENERGY STAR.

HVAC
Insulation
Smart Thermostats
For Consumers

Oct 22, 2024

3 min read

5 Reasons to Switch from Gas to ENERGY STAR Certified Electric Cooking

By: Dan Cronin, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: Preparing to remodel your kitchen or just ready for an upgrade? Consider switching out your gas stove for a more modern and efficient ENERGY STAR certified electric cooking product!

Electric Cooking
Energy Efficiency
Tax Credits & Rebates
For Consumers

Sep 12, 2024

3 min read

Busting Myths About Heat Pump Water Heaters

By: Nate Jutras, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: Homeowners typically spend up to 20 percent of household energy use on water heating, making it the second-highest driver of energy expenses after heating and cooling.

Heat Pump Water Heaters
Energy Efficiency
Tax Credits & Rebates
For Consumers

Aug 16, 2024

3 min read

Save More On Laundry with a Heat Pump Clothes Dryer

By: Leslie Jones, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: Tired of spending too much money on utility bills or wrestling with hot, humid laundry rooms after drying clothes? There's a new sheriff in town (well, laundry room), and it's not just energy-efficient – it's a heat pump clothes dryer!

Clothes Dryer
Tax Credits & Rebates
Laundry
For Consumers

Aug 12, 2024

3 min read

Consider a Heat Pump to Replace Your Central Air Conditioner

By: Leslie Jones, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: As temperatures rise this summer, you might be noticing that your central air conditioner (AC) isn’t keeping your home as cool as it used to.

Heat Pump HVAC
HVAC
Air Conditioners
For Consumers

Jul 16, 2024

3 min read

HVAC technicians installing outdoor unit of heat pump.

Variable Speed Means More Savings with Room Air Conditioners

By: Leslie A. Jones, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: When it’s hot out, you probably don’t think much about how your room air conditioner (room AC) works or if it is working efficiently; you just want to stay cool.

Air Conditioners
Room AC
For Consumers

Jun 11, 2024

4 min read

Woman relaxing on sofa enjoying the cool air.

Resources to Make It Easier to Upgrade the Efficiency of Your Home

By: Leslie Jones, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: There are many improvements we’d all like to make to our homes – from aesthetic touches to functional enhancements that improve efficiency, performance, and value.

Tax Credits & Rebates
Clean Energy
Home Upgrades
For Consumers

May 29, 2024

4 min read

Couple speaking with contractor about upgrades.

What is Uniform Energy Factor and Why Does it Matter?

By: Nate Jutras, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: You may have heard buzz around heat pump water heaters and their record-breaking UEFs, but what does that mean? Uniform Energy Factor, or UEF, is the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) industry standard for measuring water heater efficiency.

Energy Efficiency
Heat Pump Water Heaters
For Consumers

Apr 29, 2024

4 min read

Woman looking up. Post-it note with question mark on forehead. Question asked, what is UEF?

Do Heat Pump Water Heaters Work in Cold Climates?

By: Nate Jutras, ENERGY STAR Certified Products

Summary: Yes, today’s heat pump water heaters work efficiently - even in cold climates. Heat pump water heaters (or “electric hybrid” water heaters) operate best in spaces where surrounding air temperature remains at or above 40°F.

Heat Pump Water Heaters
For Consumers

Apr 29, 2024

1 min read

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Which Clothes Washer Should I Choose: Front Load or Top Load?

By: Ga-Young Park

Summary: If you’re in the market for a new clothes washer, you should seriously consider purchasing a front load washer for important benefits that are good for you, good for your clothes, and good for the environment.

Clothes Washer
Laundry
For Consumers

Feb 2, 2024

2 min read