Energy Star/Energy Efficient AppliancesBYHYU 183

Published: Oct. 16, 2019, 7 a.m.

The Energy Information Administration says that home appliances produce the third-largest energy expenditure in the home, representing about 9% of the typical energy bill.\xa0 Only heating and cooling, and water heating use more energy.\xa0 \xa0

Specifically, refrigerators and clothes dryers have the highest operating costs per year.\xa0 To decrease the amount of energy used in our homes, we can choose Energy Star appliances and products.\xa0 This week, we\u2019ll learn more about the Energy Star program and how much more efficient its certified appliances are.

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