EnergyStar.gov is a website created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help individuals and businesses save money and protect the environment through the use of energy-efficient products and practices. The website provides resources to help users find the most efficient products and services available, as well as tips and tools to help them reduce their energy consumption. It also offers incentives, such as tax credits and rebates, to help offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades. EnergyStar.gov is a comprehensive resource for energy efficiency, helping users save money, reduce their energy consumption, and limit their impact on the environment.

As the only environmental certification program that crosses platforms, the little blue label now appears on more than 65 types of products, over one million homes, and more than 20,000 buildings.utilities.tamu.eduIt’s the nation’s symbol for superior energy performance. In fact, more than 85 percent of Americans recognize the ENERGY STAR when they see it.

And how does it help you and your appliances at home? Clothes Dryers — Dryers with the Energy Star label use about 20% less energy than standard models, without loss of features or high performance.rytecelectric.comDehumidifiers — Dehumidifiers earning an Energy Star rating are almost 30% more efficient than the non-certified dehumidifier models.

This is especially impressive considering that Energy Star was only established in 1992, and initially focused solely on home computers.familyhandyman.comA 2019 report found a whopping 91 percent of American households recognized the Energy Star label, making it one of the best-known consumer symbols in the U.S.