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 time again the recommended ones of choice.Ever wondered why?
For starters, Energy Star is a joint program of the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, which are two teams that guide us on how to save money and protect the environment by cutting down on energy costs and practices around the house.
But before you jump to the conclusion that Energy Star is just the government brand, that is not in fully the case. They are government-backed, but this label was is in fact established to cut down on green house gases and many other pollutants, and also to catch the consumers eye when you’re in the aisle and looking for a trusted source.
For a product to earn the Energy Star label, it actually has to cut down on energy use significantly in comparison to many other same products. At the same time, it has to deliver the same performance that consumers require if they were to buy any other brand.
For example, if you’re buying a light bulb, the energy efficient one not only has to consume less when it’s working but has to produce the same amount of light, durability, etc. for it to earn the label.
Furthermore, these energy-efficient products, which tend to cost more to make and then often times, more to buy, they have to save the consumer enough money to justify the purchase (and extra cost).
Overall, this isn’t just another food product with a picture of a farmer on it to get the consumer to think the food is organic. This is in fact a tried and tested product line that has the goal of saving on energy costs around the house and helping curtail consumption nationwide.
