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Make the Grade -- and Save -- with ENERGY STAR®

Researching electronics for your student? Check out ENERGY STAR for tips and rebates.

Student-Built Appliances Made to Do More with Less

Although today's home appliances are designed to be far more energy efficient than those made in the decades past, there's always room for improvement.

Sinking a Pet's Teeth into Energy Saving

Ernie's musings about pet ownership and its effects on a healthy and energy-efficient lifestyle.

Go for the Gold and Save Energy at Home

One woman's quest to reduce her energy bill, train into good habits and set goals toward energy savings - and her life.

Stay Active this Summer (and Save Energy, Money, and the Environment too!)

Here are five easy things that you can do this summer that will not only help keep you active, but save money, energy and the environment, too.

Could You Save Money on Your Refrigerator?

Could you save money with your refrigerator?

Cool Ways to Save Energy

Did you know that there are a few simple things you can do to save even more energy once you get it home?

Save a Little Energy this 4th of July

The 4th of July is almost here, and that means fireworks and festivities - also energy efficiency.

What Do You Set Your Thermostat to?

What temperature do you set your thermostat to in the summer?

Training Your Thermostat to Save Money… and Energy!

While at work, sleeping or on a summer vacation, if you set the temperature up for eight per day, you will see significant energy-cost savings.

Top 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Summer

Summer is a great season to save energy and money in your home through lighting, energy efficiency measures in air conditioning, and landscaping.

No Garlic Necessary: Protect Your Home from Energy Vampires

Unplugging your television may not be a practical option every night, but during a long trip you can reap significant energy savings.

Energy Today

Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use

Learn how to estimate what it costs to operate your appliances and how much energy they consume.

When to Turn Off Your Lights

The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of lights and the price of electricity.

Planning for Home Renewable Energy Systems

Planning for a home renewable energy system is a process that includes analyzing your existing electricity use, looking at local codes and requirements, deciding if you want to operate your system on or off of the electric grid, and understanding technology options you have for your site.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lighting Choices to Save You Money

Get the answers to frequently asked questions about the new lighting efficiency standards.

Lighting Choices to Save You Money

Light your home for less money while using the same amount of light.

Information for Retailers of Lighting Products

How U.S. retailers who sell lighting products can help their customers better understand energy-efficient lighting choices.

New Lighting Standards Begin in 2012

As of 2012, common lightbulbs sold in the United States will typically use 25%-80% less energy.

Lumens and the Lighting Facts Label

When you're shopping for lightbulbs, compare lumens and use the Lighting Facts label to be sure you're getting the amount of light, or level of brightness, you want.

Replacing Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Although fluorescent lightbulbs are generally energy efficient, you can replace them with new, even more efficient bulbs that use better electrodes and coatings than older ones.

Outdoor Solar Lighting