Buying energy-efficient appliances
Keep energy-efficiency in mind as you shop for new appliances, and be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR® label. SRP has partnered with ENERGY STAR to offer customers energy-saving solutions to help you save money and protect the environment.
The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office equipment, lighting, home electronics and new homes. If you're looking for new household products, turn to the ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR label. They meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Here is how you can save with ENERGY STAR-labeled
purchases:
Heat pumps and air conditioners use 20% less
energy than new standard models. Plus, replacing
a 10 to 15-year-old unit with a properly sized
model can save as much as 30-40% on your air
conditioning bill.
NOTE: Seek advice from a qualified contractor
who has Manual J training. They will be able to
determine what level of efficiency and size of
system is right for your home.- Refrigerators exceed the federal standards by 15%
and use 40% less energy than conventional models
sold in 2001.
- Clothes washers can save you up to $110 annually
on your utility bills compared to models purchased
before 1994.
- Dishwashers replacing models manufactured
before 1994 can save you more than $25 a year
in energy costs.
- Replacing the five most frequently used
incandescent light bulbs can save you up to $60 a year.
If you're in the market for new appliances or home electronics, read our tips for purchasing energy-efficient models:
For more information or a list of ENERGY STAR products, visit the ENERGY STAR Web site.