About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2007 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 27 million cars — all while saving $16 billion on their utility bills.

Brownout – Forbes.com

What happens when you don’t build more power plants? Get ready for spiking electricity rates, brownouts and even blackouts as demand soars

If you think runaway oil prices are upsetting, just wait for what’s in store for electricity. Similar forces are in play. Demand is rising fast; supply is not. The cost to get coal and natural gas out of the ground is going up, and to that expense must be added the cost of the carbon permits that Congress and the presidential candidates are contemplating. Environmentalists are getting power plants scotched. China is sucking up energy. Leave such dynamics in play long enough, and price spikes in electricity follow. But that’s just the beginning. We may be facing brownouts (voltage reductions) and even rolling blackouts.

For an excellent briefing on the factors underlying energy supply and demand read “Brownout” at Forbes.com

Refrigeration uses energy all the time! David Chernushenko advises on getting an energy efficient refrigerator.

David Chernushenko talks about how simply switching to a low-flow showerhead can save hot water (which saves energy) and how getting an energy efficient dishwasher can make a big difference.

David Chernushenko talks about how some electrical appliances are still using energy while off and how a power bar can help with this issue.

David Chernushenko talks the impact of switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs from an incandescents bulb on the country. It’ll save you energy and a lot of money.

David Chernushenko talks about a type of washer that uses a 1/3 of the energy of a regular washer, and it eventually pays for itself.

David Chernushenko talks about how switching your water heater tank to an on-demand water heater can save money and energy.

Air conditioning is an expensive way to stay cool, but there are ways to chill your house without burning up your bank account.

When electronic are not in use but still plugged in, they are draining energy. Unplug those appliances to save money as well as energy.

Rodney is doing his best to help the world! By unplugging unused electrical gadgets and appliances he is saving energy and money.