What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
Energy efficiency
The fastest and most affordable way to get our country’s energy use under control is to make our homes, businesses and communities more energy efficient.
Energy experts estimate that we can reduce our overall energy usage by 50 percent below current levels in the next 30 years, simply by using better technologies and eliminating waste across our economy. Reducing energy use creates big savings—for our planet, our climate and our health. More efficient energy use will clean up our air and help combat climate change. And as an added bonus, reducing energy consumption also results in lower energy bills.
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Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards
Environmental and consumer advocates celebrate efficient water heater rule because it will cut pollution, save money and save lives
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Groups urge Biden to ‘Finish the job’ on appliance efficiency
Members of Congress joined consumer, environmental and health advocates urge the Biden administration to finalize strong appliance standards.
Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Transformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings on the table
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