Energy efficiency

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Energy efficiency saves money

By lowering energy use, energy efficiency reduces monthly energy bills and makes energy more affordable for businesses and families. Some energy-efficient products cost more to buy than other options, but they typically save you money over the long term. For example, an energy-efficient electric heat pump water heater could cost about $700 more than a standard electric water heater, but the energy savings typically add up to $3,500 over the life of the equipment. As you can see, the higher purchase price is more than offset by ongoing bill savings, reducing energy costs for consumers and businesses. To address this initial cost barrier, many utilities offer rebates and discounts ranging from $25 to $1000 off the cost of a heat pump water heater. Find information on rebates and other discounts.

Energy efficiency helps address energy equity

By reducing monthly energy bills, energy efficiency can lessen the strain of paying for energy, especially for families with high energy burdens – meaning a larger percentage of their income goes to paying energy bills than the average household. Installing energy-efficient products like light bulbs, windows, or efficient appliances can help to bring down a household’s energy burden, making energy more affordable. Families experiencing energy insecurity can face the difficult choice between paying monthly energy bills or putting food on the table. Energy efficiency can help households financially and improve the health, comfort, and safety of families in their homes.

ENERGY STAR can help you find energy-efficient products and homes

ENERGY STAR is the simple choice for energy efficiency, making it easy to find products that will save you money and protect the environment. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ensures that each product that earns the label is independently certified to deliver the efficiency performance and savings that consumers have come to expect. Find ENERGY STAR certified products.

ENERGY STAR certified homes are at least 10% more energy efficient than homes built to code and achieve a 20% improvement on average while providing homeowners with better quality, performance, and comfort. Search for ENERGY STAR certified homes.

ENERGY STAR helps American businesses save money and cut pollution

Businesses can also save money and help protect the environment by making their buildings more energy efficient. ENERGY STAR certified buildings use 35 percent less energy than typical buildings. Learn more about how businesses can save energy.

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