ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer (G, E)
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 90 percent of the energy used for washing clothes in a conventional top-load washer is for heating the water. If you are considering purchasing a new washing machine, look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels. ENERGY STAR clothes washers clean clothes using 50 percent less energy than standard washers.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer and get $50 off your purchase from your participating utility through a mail-in rebate.
Buy a qualified ENERGY STAR clothes washer and get $50 off your purchase from your participating utility through a mail-in rebate.
Energy Tips
Recycle
Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Battery Chargers
Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use.
Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and reduce your electricity usage for light by 75 percent.
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Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Battery Chargers
Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use.
Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and reduce your electricity usage for light by 75 percent.