With Christmas and Hanukkah just days away, we have now entered into holiday “go-time,” and there is no turning back. As we approach the final days of the holiday shopping season, there isn’t a lot of time to make a list and check it twice. That’s why ENERGY STAR has put together a quick and easy guide to the #BestGifts for just about every personality on your shopping list. By looking for the ENERGY STAR you will give your loved ones the gifts they crave, with the additional bonus of energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint. Check out our list and see why the best gifts are also good for the environment.

#BestGifts for the Tech Lover:

Televisions
•    Make the easy choice this holiday season with ENERGY STAR certified TVs. They offer all of the cutting-edge features and are over 25% more energy efficient than standard models!

Wireless speakers 
•    Shopping for an audiophile with an ear for savings? ENERGY STAR certified wireless speakers are the perfect gift for the music lover on the go, since they use 22% less energy and still deliver the latest in technology and quality. 

Digital media players
•    With the colder weather here, there are sure to be plenty of cozy days and nights to stream your favorite shows and movies. Give the gift of energy efficiency this season with an ENERGY STAR certified digital media player. They offer the latest technology and are about 44% more efficient than standard models.

#BestGifts for the Ultimate Homemaker:

Clothes Washers
•    For some there is no better gift than a shiny new appliance for the home. If you are shopping for your favorite Suzie (or Joe) homemaker, think about getting them a gift that will keep on giving all year long, like an ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer. They do the job using about 25% less energy and 45% less water than regular washers.

Clothes Dryers
•    Did you know? Clothes dryers use the most energy of all household appliances. You can use 20% less energy just by picking a clothes dryer with the blue ENERGY STAR label.

Dishwashers
•    Dishwashers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average about 12% more energy efficient and 30% more water efficient than standard models.

#BestGifts for the Kids:

Computers
•    It’s finally time to get your loved one her own laptop or desktop computer. ENERGY STAR certified computers are engineered with efficient power supplies for those long nights in the library, epic movie marathons and everything in between. When choosing, choose the blue label!

Tablets
•    Will the kids be glued to their favorite TV shows this holiday break? Get them an ENERGY STAR certified tablet and make streaming easier—and more efficient--than ever. Tablets that are ENERGY STAR certified use 10 times less power to stream than a game console, 7 times less power than streaming directly to your television, and 6 times less than streaming to a desktop computer or monitor. Stream all night long, guilt free!

#BestGifts for the Last Minute:

•    We’ve all been there. Someone shows up with a gift for you…and you don’t have one for them. Don’t fret! Be ready for all of the unexpected gift needs of the holidays with a stack of ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs wrapped and ready under the tree. A single ENERGY STAR certified LED lightbulb lasts at least 12 years with typical use and saves about $55 in electricity costs over its lifetime—making this the feel-good gift of the season. 

For more information on how you can give the gift of energy savings and climate protection, check out the ENERGY STAR website. Happy Holidays!