Category Archives: EnergyStar Products

Residential vertical wind turbines and solar panels designs for your home – Clean alternative energy systems can save with energy star tax credit

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

With 2010 quickly coming to an end, many Americans are looking into purchasing an alternative energy source for their home to take advantage of the energy Star tax credit for the 2010 tax year. This tax credit can save the … Continue reading →

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Energy Star appliances use high tech components to reduce the power they use.

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

The line of customers waiting for a chance to purchase an Energy Star appliance at a heavily discounted price courtesy of a federal rebate program wrapped around the block said Tom Russel, a salesman in the appliance department at Sears … Continue reading →

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Save Money and Energy; Take the ENERGY STAR® Pledge

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Georgia Power is encouraging its customers to help the environment by supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” campaign. A key portion of the yearlong campaign focuses on lighting, which kicks off on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Home Star: The Green Bill Everyone Can Agree On

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

In the arena of green politics, the spotlight has been hogged by the troubled energy reform efforts in the Senate. Many are watching as the best chance to reign in carbon emissions and stimulate clean energy development on a large … Continue reading →

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Properly Sized Room Air Conditioners

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Many people buy an air conditioner that is too large, thinking it will provider better cooling. However, an oversized air conditioner is actually less effective — and wastes energy at the same time. Air conditioners remove both heat and humidity … Continue reading →

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Emerald and Energy Star

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Dave Boyer’s house is the first in North Carolina and one of only 22 in the country to receive an Emerald rating from the National Association of Home Building. The home also has been recognized separately as an Energy Star … Continue reading →

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Energy Star to Raise Gas Water Heater Criteria

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

This fall, the Energy Star program will increase its minimum Energy Factor (EF) for gas storage water heaters from 0.62 to 0.67. The increase in criteria will go into effect on Sept. 1. Water heaters that meet the increased criteria … Continue reading →

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How Products Earn An Energy Star Label

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Damian Styers

If you’ve been looking at a home energy audit as a way to potentially save some money around the house, you’ve likely also done some research into which types of products can help you be more energy-efficient around the house.
The brand name that frequently comes up is Energy Star as their products are time and [...] Continue reading →

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