Appliances and Equipment

DOE Appliance R&D   DOE Appliances & Commercial Equipment Standards

Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when purchasing office equipment.

In commercial buildings, office equipment, food service equipment, and laundry equipment provide excellent opportunities for reducing energy consumption. Taking care with the use of miscellaneous appliances can help lower energy bills.

In homes, appliance such as refrigerators and freezers, clothes washers, and dishwashers can be replaced with much more efficient units. Read more about buying energy-efficient home appliances. Consult the water heating section for information on appliances that heat water efficiently.

	Appliance Standards Save Energy The U.S. Department of Energy's Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards Program develops test procedures and minimum efficiency standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment. These standards save the country energy and money without putting an undue burden on appliance manufacturers.

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