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Are you having the right conversations about energy efficiency?
Waste less, buy better, and make sure manufacturers are giving you the quality products you deserve!
Affordability is all about energy efficiency!
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find out!
Did you know?
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76% of Americans support federal appliance efficiency standards, across all demographics.
Everyone loves efficiency, so it’s extra frustrating to see governments weakening energy programs and pulling back on efficiency standards.
CLASP + Consumer Federation of America (2022) · clasp.ngo
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Two-thirds of US households bought a major appliance in the last five years, mostly as an emergency replacement.
Don’t get caught buying a fridge in a rush! Research the best appliances for you and your family so you’re ready when your fridge or AC breaks in the middle of a heat wave.
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Low-income, Black, and renter households are at least 50% more likely to buy used appliances, locking in higher running costs.
Older appliances are often less efficient and cost more to run. That means higher energy bills and less affordability.
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Finalizing all pending US standards would save consumers nearly $1 trillion over 30 years.
But instead, the government is trying to roll back these standards! Utilities are cutting incentive programs. Don’t let ’em! Talk about affordability and what energy efficiency means to you everywhere you can (until your friends and family tell you to knock it off!)
CLASP, citing DOE (2024) · clasp.ngo
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Heating and cooling are the biggest chunk of most home energy bills — roughly half.
Every draft you stop is money you keep.
U.S. Energy Information Administration · eia.gov
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A typical household can save about $450 a year on energy bills with ENERGY STAR.
It’s a myth that the efficient version costs a lot more. There might be a tiny premium upfront, then it’s cheaper to run for the next 15–20 years.
ENERGY STAR · energystar.gov
What can you do?
Look for the yellow EnergyGuide label and the ENERGY STAR mark. That’s the “buy it once” version. And check if your state has rebate programs for efficient appliances — let the savings roll in.
Buy the most energy efficient product you can afford.
Waste less.
Make the most of the appliances you already have and check your local utility provider’s website. Many offer lower rates at certain times of day, or programs that can cut your bill.
Turn the thermostat back 10–15°F for eight hours a day.
Do it while you’re asleep or at work and save about 10% a year on heating and cooling.
U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Saver · energystar.gov
Seal leaks and top up insulation.
It saves about 15% on heating and cooling. Every draft you stop is money you keep.
ENERGY STAR · energystar.gov
Talk about it!
How do you think about energy efficiency? Have a convo with a grandkid, an elder, someone you love! And let us know how it went!
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