Energy Efficiency

Being smart about the way we use energy protects our pocketbooks and our way of life. With today's technologies, consumers can save energy and money with no loss of comfort or convenience. By using the latest energy efficient technologies in appliances, buildings and vehicles, America can meet current and future energy challenges without ruining our environment and endangering our health in the process.

Stronger efficiency standards can save American consumers billions of dollars every year. Many appliances such as refrigerators, heaters and air conditioners use about half the amount of energy they did 20 years ago. Homes and offices constructed according to green building standards use a fraction of the energy needed to heat, cool and light conventional buildings.