Are Your Appliances Energy Efficient?
Identifying Energy Efficient Appliances
There are plenty of things you can do to make your home more energy efficient. Anytime you have to replace an old appliance with something new, you want to ensure it is an energy efficient appliance. Before you start shopping, it is smart to understand what makes appliances energy efficient so you can understand how they work and make the right choice. If you are already using a clean energy provider, you’re halfway there! You want to continue to decrease your energy use any way you can. Here are some details to help you make a bigger difference through your home appliances:
What Makes Appliances Energy Efficient?
The amount of energy an appliance uses will determine whether or not it is energy efficient. In the past, appliances used a lot more energy because they didn’t have the technology to use any less. As capabilities advanced and designs evolved, appliances can do the same things without using nearly as much energy. Energy efficiency standards have evolved at the same times and you will see that any new appliance is better in the efficiency department than an older appliance.
What Are EnergyGuide And Energy Star Labels?
As you are shopping for a new appliance, you will want to look for labels in order to check for efficiency. Both of these labels are helpful, but they are different. The EnergyGuide label will come on many appliances and will estimate how much energy that appliance will use in a year. You can use this figure to compare one model to another and see which is more efficient in the energy department. The Energy Star label helps you recognize appliances that meet certain government standards of efficiency. Keep in mind that two appliances with the Energy Star label may both be efficient to a certain level, but one might still be better than the other.
Do Energy Efficient Appliances Still Suck Energy?
Yes. Any appliance that you leave plugged in can suck energy from the outlet, even when they aren’t being used or aren’t turned on. Unplug them when you aren’t using them or plug them into a power strip that can be turned off. Doing these things can help you save on your utility bills, even if you already have the most efficient appliance possible.
Can A Clean Energy Provider Give Energy To Efficient Appliances?
Of course! Your clean energy provider can provide energy to any appliance in your home. The professionals at Star Energy Partners always recommends that you use the most energy-efficient models possible to save as much energy as you can, but we can get clean energy to you for whatever appliances you have in your home. We will create the energy through solar and wind power and add it to a grid, much like your regular company, only our sources are clean. You are then able to tap into the clean energy as needed from your clean energy provider.
