ENERGY STAR is a label on appliances and other household goods that tells you that they meet federal government guidelines for saving energy. Using ENERGY STAR appliances may save you money on your energy costs. The Think Glink team evaluated ENERGY STAR appliances including energy efficient refrigerators and televisions at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Going Green at the 2008 International Housewares Show
What's hot and new at the 2008 International Housewares Show? Going Green! Manufacturers are making green products to be more sustainable and address environmental issues. Reducing environmental issues through reducing product packaging, conserving energy, and recycling is what is hot and new in 2008. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment from the International Housewares show for new information on hot green products and environmental sustainability.
Green Home Design
Green home design used to be popular because of tax credits. Green home design includes energy efficiency and designing for your climate. Green home design is sustainable and can be a reflection of the self. Learn more about green home design from author and architect Sarah Susanka.
Having Trouble Selling Your Home? Try Going Green
Going green seems rather trendy these days, but it really makes sense if you're trying to save money on energy. One way to go green is to install sola...
Whirlpool Energy Star Refrigerator
Whirlpool's Central Park refrigerator received an Energy Star rating. The Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator lets you charge your iPod, watch digital pictures and more with attachments. Watch our video on this Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator. A Whirlpool Energy Star refrigerator uses less energy than other refrigerators.
Panasonic Phones Go Green
Panasonic's Bill Taylor talks about making Panasonic phones go green including an Energy Star rating. Panasonic phones going green means they come in less packaging and so there's less packaging for recycling. Learn what it means for Panasonic phones to go green.
Hot Spots To Charge Cell Phones
Learn about new hot spots to charge cell phones, iPods and other devices. These Energy Star hot spots to charge cell phones are energy efficient. These hot spots to charge cell phones can cut down on the number of watts used. See if a hot spot can work to charge your cell phone.
Ways To Save Energy
Learn some ways to save energy from Ambient's Ert Dredge at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. You can save energy and have a more energy efficient home when you are thoughtful about when you run your air conditioner and dishwasher. Dredge also discusses power plants and how emissions affect global warming. Learn some ways you can save energy.
How Do Energy Star Ratings Work?
Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about how Energy Star ratings work. Government and industry come together to set Energy Star ratings. These Energy Star ratings may slow global warming by making appliances more energy efficient. Learn how Energy Star ratings work.
What Does the Energy Star Indicate?
Learn about the Energy Star logo and what it indicates from Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan. Buying Energy Star products can help the environment. Utilities and businesses respond to consumers who are concerned about global warming. To buy the right Energy Star appliance you need to understand what the Energy Star indicates.
How To Save Money With Energy Star
How can you save money with Energy Star certified appliances? Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about global warming and creating a more energy efficient home that can save you money. Learn how to save money by buying Energy Star appliances.