How to Save Money With Energy-Efficient Appliances
Substituting outdated appliances with energy-efficient models can significantly decrease your energy costs and greenhouse gasses emissions. Their decreased electricity usage helps decrease fossil fuel burning for electricity production while simultaneously lowering greenhouse emissions.
When shopping for appliances, two price tags need to be considered: store price and utility bill costs. An appliance that has received the ENERGY STAR label would be your ideal option in both regards.
ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR labels are government-backed symbols of superior energy efficiency that can be seen on major appliances, office equipment, lighting fixtures, home electronics, new homes and more. They promote energy efficient products which reduce electric bills while conserving natural resources and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions; their presence gives potential consumers an idea of operating costs vs. purchase costs so they can make informed purchasing decisions.
The ENERGY STAR label is an impartial third-party evaluation system that is constantly being updated as technology changes, helping consumers identify energy-efficient products. Appliances and products labeled with this label use less electricity than their non-ENERGY STAR counterparts, helping save on electricity bills while qualifying for federal tax credits. Consumers can also save energy by unplugging non-essential appliances which use standby power – also known as standby load or vampire power and responsible for about 10-20% of an average household’s electric bill.
ENERGY STAR Appliances
The ENERGY STAR label can be found on various home appliances, including clothes washers and dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, room air conditioners, furnaces and furnaces. Energy-efficient appliances use less electricity to run, which in turn lowers utility costs while simultaneously helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and our dependence on finite fossil fuel resources and foreign oil sources.
ENERGY STAR appliances meet stringent energy efficiency criteria without compromising design or performance, saving energy usage costs over time and saving you money in the form of lower operating expenses. While more costly initially, over time their lower energy usage costs can save money in energy usage costs and operating costs and save you money in operational expenses.
When shopping for ENERGY STAR appliances, keep an eye out for a bright yellow label with tons of information. It will let you know how many kilowatt-hours per year your appliance consumes and compare its energy use against similar appliances. Furthermore, check if there are rebates or tax credits available when making your decision; these could make the difference between an expensive model and what fits into your lifestyle perfectly.
ENERGY STAR Rebates
Many states, cities and utilities offer rebates to consumers who buy energy-efficient appliances or make home improvements that qualify for the ENERGY STAR label. These rebates can help offset both upfront costs associated with these purchases as well as long-term costs over their lifespans.
To qualify for the ENERGY STAR label, products must meet EPA energy efficiency standards while offering features consumers seek. In addition, the EPA mandates that products do not cost more than traditional less efficient counterparts and produce enough savings over time in utility bill savings to cover the initial investment over time.
Nationwide’s partnership with ENERGY STAR provides members with exceptional value by connecting them to offers, incentives and rebates on energy efficient appliances and other products certified as energy-saving. To discover more, use the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder as it keeps an updated list of local rebates from various sources – making them easier than ever to discover, while saving both money and reducing carbon footprints simultaneously!
ENERGY STAR Appliance Installation
Climate issues and high energy bills have long been a cause of alarm for many; as part of your efforts to conserve electricity it is vital to select appliances with an ENERGY STAR rating – this standardized program established in 1992 is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR appliances consume less energy while still offering the same performance level, often at reduced costs and longer lifespans than non-certified models.
When purchasing new appliances, make sure they feature the ENERGY STAR label to indicate they meet or surpass federal minimum energy efficiency and quality standards. In addition, look out for yellow ENERGY STAR EnergyGuide labels which give information on annual energy use and costs; energy efficient appliances can significantly lower utility bills while potentially qualifying you for rebates or tax credits.
