One-third of homeowners who have paid for energy-efficiency upgrades—switching to CFL lightbulbs, installing Energy Star appliances, etc.—say they haven’t seen the decrease in energy bills that they expected.
The fan is often thought of as the poor man’s air conditioner. But you might want to use a ceiling fan even in rooms that have A/C, and you might want to turn the fan on even in the winter.
The Energy Department admits it doesn’t properly track how Energy Star labels wind up on refrigerators, air conditioners, and other products. The labels, which are supposed to indicate a product’s energy- (and money-) saving prowess, are often based solely on info provided by the manufacturer, with no independent verification. A recently completed investigation now shows [...]
The Energy Department admits it doesn’t properly track how and when manufacturers put Energy Star labels on products. The labels’ ratings, which are supposed to indicate a product’s energy efficiency, were “not accurate or verifiable,” according to the agency. In other words, products that are supposed to save you money, and that are supposed to [...]
