Energy efficient appliances / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Concept and design

Smart Homes: Efficiency, Comfort & Convenience at Our Fingertips

...energy just by being plugged in. Smart home monitor © Rogers Communications Smart home monitors can provide you with a running history of your consumption, your carbon footprint, and even a list of your most energy-consuming appliances or devices. It can also help you set monthly budgets and goals for en...

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Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing

Off-grid living blog post 5: appliances, mechanical and other systems

...ENERGY STAR approved appliances and other electronics of today use just a fraction of the power of their predecessors. Put all of these trends together, and it is now possible to use all off-the-shelf products from standard stores, as long as the most efficient of available options are chosen. The one thing that is d...

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Appliances

Efficient appliances and electronics - why to choose Energy Star Certified

...appliances and electronics gets recouped however frequently or infrequently that they are used.   Whatever small appliance and electronic item you are looking at, there is likely at least one brand that is ENERGY STAR certified. Products that are ENERGY STAR certified are known to use significantly less energy than the...

Electricity

Lights, appliances and all things electrical

...energy consumption, but can have a surprising impact on your quality of life and even mental health. Learn more here about finding the best LED bulbs Which are the most efficient appliances High efficiency home appliances have a proven track record for return on investment. Buying the cheaper refrigerator or dishwasher...