What To Look For: Any new refrigerator model will be much more efficient than the one you currently own, and will save you a considerable amount of money in power bills. But to make sure you're getting the most energy-efficient appliance for your... [read more]

The upfront costs of some highly efficient washers can be daunting, but while all appliances designed for efficiency cost more, the long-term savings are significant. They can reduce total water use by one-third, which translates to an annual savings of $95. The following... [read more]

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment [read more]

A 40-pint ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier can save consumers roughly $20 per year. This can add up to $200 or more over the life of the unit. That's enough to pay for the dehumidifier!

Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines... [read more]

Look around your house. All those home electronics devices -- like TV's, DVD players, phone chargers and coffee makers – continue to burn energy even when they're not in use. And it's costing you more than you know. A US Department of Energy report estimates that a whopping 75% of the energy used for typical home electronics devices is wasted. [read more]

The most common home electronics devices -- phone chargers, TV's, DVD & stereo equipment, coffee makers, and computers -- are all burning energy even when they're not in use. Otherwise known as "phantom power" this wasted energy may be costing you as much as 15% of your total energy bill. The cure is simple: use power strips. Here are EVO's top picks, spanning the basics to the super high-tech. [read more]