1 > Reach for the Stars

Look for the ENERGY STAR logo.

• The average home spends $1,900 a year on energy costs.
  
  
• When you purchase new appliances you should weigh the cost of purchasing an Energy Star appliance against the cost of running the appliance for up to 20 years.
  
  
• The city of Albuquerque will give you a $100 REBATE on your water bill when you buy a qualifying high-efficiency washing machine.
  
  
• Using Energy Star appliances can save money on your monthly energy bill.
  
  
• Energy Star appliances use 10-15% less energy and water than regular appliances.
  
  
• If just one in ten homes used Energy Star qualified appliances, the environmental impact would be like planting 1.7 million new acres of trees.
  
  
• An Energy Star clothes washer can save the average household up to $110 and uses 50% less energy than standard washers.
  
  
• Most Energy Star washers remove more water during the spin cycle, reducing drying time and saving energy.
  
  
• Energy Star dishwashers use at least 41% less energy than the federally mandated minimum energy use standard and use less water than standard dishwashers.
  
  
• Energy Star refrigerators use 40% less energy than a comparable refrigerator built in 2001.
  
  
• Energy Star air conditioners use 10% less energy than standard air conditioners and often include timers, which allow you to control how much energy you use during peak energy use times.

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