Tag Archive | ENERGY STAR

Energy Conservation: Bedrooms/Home office

Bedrooms/home office areas often have small appliances that are used infrequently. These include televisions, computers, printers, re-chargers, shredders, clock radios, and so on. You can change what kind of light bulbs you use in these rooms. Heavier drapes are a good option to minimize drafts on windows. Rather than using an air conditioner, you can […]

Energy Conservation: Kitchen

All appliances sold these days should have an Ener Guide rating that comes clearly posted. If they are ENERGY STAR rated, they will also have a sticker. If you use the microwave to cook instead of the oven, cooking times will be less. This will also lower your energy use. Only open the refrigerator or […]