Reach for the Stars

 

 

 

 

 

Look for the ENERGY STAR logo.

The average home spends $1,900 a year on energy costs.

When you purchase new appliances you should weigh the cost of purchasing an Energy Star appliance against the cost of running the appliance for up to 20 years.

The city of Albuquerque will give you a $100 REBATE on your water bill when you buy a qualifying high-efficiency washing machine.

Using Energy Star appliances can save money on your monthly energy bill.

Energy Star appliances use 10-15% less energy and water than regular appliances.

If just one in ten homes used Energy Star qualified appliances, the environmental impact would be like planting 1.7 million new acres of trees.

An Energy Star clothes washer can save the average household up to $110 and uses 50% less energy than standard washers.

Most Energy Star washers remove more water during the spin cycle, reducing drying time and saving energy.

Energy Star dishwashers use at least 41% less energy than the federally mandated minimum energy use standard and use less water than standard dishwashers.

Energy Star refrigerators use 40% less energy than a comparable refrigerator built in 2001.

Energy Star air conditioners use 10% less energy than standard air conditioners and often include timers, which allow you to control how much energy you use during peak energy use times.