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With summers trending hotter and budgets getting tighter, it's tough to stay cool. Here's how to reduce your summer energy bills without breaking the bank.

"According to the EPA, Energy Star -qualified windows can save the … To minimize the cost, choose an Energy Star -rated window unit properly sized for the room you wish to cool. Energy Star -qualified room air-conditioners …"

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Green Living Guidelines

… Pardee Homes, has an answer. The company built its first Energy Star home in 1998 and has built 3,000 energy-efficient … fluorescent lighting Adequate insulation and home sealing Energy Star appliances Energy-saving home electronics Solar water …

Window-Glass Terms

… Warm-edge spacers improve the thermal performance of windows and reduce condensation. Energy Star : Keep an eye out for Energy Star windows. Energy Star windows are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council and meet strict energy …

Environmentally Friendly Kitchen Checklist

… certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for sustainability. Choose energy-efficient appliances with the Energy Star label. Older refrigerators are especially big energy wasters. Replace your standard dishwasher with a new model that …

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Dishwashers

Find out what to look for when picking out this vital kitchen appliance.

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a dishwasher that uses less water, you'll save money. Dishwashers with the energy star seal are at least 41% more energy efficient than minimum federal standards for energy and water efficiency. Also a dishwasher with a

Appliances

See the hottest major appliances at the 2009 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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excited to show you the new built in 36-inch refrigerator from Dacor, Energy Star -rated and green as always with everything that Dacor does. You look at the styling---- With interchangeable handles---- Very styled. Designers love these.

Refrigerators

Discover cool and innovative features to consider when picking out the hardest working appliance in the kitchen.

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uses the most energy of any household appliance, but once with the energy star rating, they surpass federal standards for efficiency by 10 to 15 percent. In general, top- and bottom-mounts are more efficient than side-by-sides.

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Smart Ideas for Saving Energy & Money

… new models and save roughly $75 per year on energy. Energy Star -qualified models have a range of efficiencies, so … pane windows with high-performance double-pane Energy Star -rated windows reduces this energy loss. Look for windows …

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Appliance Picks

… items, this dishwasher is not only Energy Star qualified, it's also 17 percent more efficient than Energy Star guidelines. Whirlpool Gold $849 … 349-4358; kenmore.com This Energy Star refrigerator not only reduces energy …

Why It Pays to Go Green

… heating needs with a radiant floor hydronic system. Energy Star -rated appliances, which are high-quality products … flow ones and upgrade appliances to those that are Energy Star -certified. -- Repair or replace ductwork to ensure …

Top Picks: Manufactured Siding

… 4421; nichiha.com CedarBoards insulated siding is Energy Star rated, provides five times more impact resistance than … and can help meet the performance guidelines of an Energy Star -qualified home. This vinyl stone siding weighs five …

10 Easy Ways to Go Green

… appliance, choose a product with an Energy Star label. Sponsored by the EPA and the Department of Energy, the Energy Star program rates products from light bulbs to kitchen appliances. Energy Star labels guarantee that products …

24 Tips for Energy Efficient Homes

… your local codes. Look for the Energy Star label when you're shopping for … can receive up to $500 for using Energy Star windows, skylights, or storm … or the light bulbs in them with Energy Star -qualified models, you can save …