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April 23, 2008
EPA Launches "Save the World, Start with Energy Star"
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
saving the world does not involve saving a cheerleader, but
rather, taking action to reduce your greenhouse gas
emissions. A new Energy Star Web site provides a list of
steps to take as well as a pledge, allowing anyone to be a
hero. More
April 9, 2008
DOE and EPA Honor Energy Star Partners
DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
honored 76 businesses, groups, and government entities on
April 1 for achieving major energy savings or helping
customers save money and energy through their work with
the Energy Star program. More
April 9, 2008
DOE Announces New Energy Star Criteria for Water Heaters
Next year, consumers will be able to buy water heaters
carrying the Energy Star label. DOE has established new
Energy Star criteria for solar water heaters, heat pump water
heaters, and three types of gas-fired water heaters.
More
March 7, 2008
DOE Sets New Energy Star Criteria for Washing Machines and CFLs
DOE announced on March 7 that all qualified Energy Star
washing machines will be held to more stringent standards,
which will gradually increase in both 2009 and 2011. Energy
Star compact fluorescent light bulbs will also undertake more
thorough testing and contain less mercury by the end of the
year. More
January 2, 2008
Energy Act Creates New Energy Efficiency Standards
The standard, inefficient incandescent light bulb is on its way
out, as the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
imposes new standards that will boost the nation's use of
energy efficient lighting. The act also mandates increased
efficiency in federal buildings and for many products. More
November 21, 2007
Green Building Organizations Tackle Credentials and Remodeling
The U.S. Green Building Council is spinning off its
professional accreditation program to a new organization,
called the Green Building Certification Institute, and is also
working with an interior design organization to establish
green home remodeling guidelines. More
August 29, 2007
Trade Commission Launches New EnergyGuide Label for Appliances
After a two-year review, the Federal Trade Commission has
finalized a new design for the EnergyGuide label, the bright
yellow label that helps consumers select energy efficient
appliances. The new label places emphasis on the estimated
annual operating cost rather than the actual energy use. More
August 3, 2007
DOE Announces New Criteria for ENERGY STAR Refrigerators
DOE has increased the energy efficiency criteria for
refrigerators that carry the ENERGY STAR label. The stricter
criteria are expected to save Americans $23.5 million
annually on their electricity bills. More
July 25, 2007
North American Countries to Cooperate on Appliance Standards
The energy ministers from the United States, Canada, and
Mexico have agreed to align their energy efficiency standards
for seven energy-using products and to cooperate on motor
vehicle fuel efficiency, standby power consumption, and
energy science and technology. More
July 25, 2007
Energy Star Program Tightens Requirements for Computers
Computers manufactured on or after July 20th will have to
meet tough new energy performance criteria to earn the
Energy Star label, including energy-use criteria in three
operating modes. Most computers will also have to be
shipped with their energy management features enabled. More
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