Windows

• Look for the NRFC label to evaluate energy performance and compare products.

• Maximize effectiveness of the window by considering its function and placement.

Appliances

• Select the right type and size appliance for your needs.

• Look for the yellow-and-black Energy Guide label   to compare the estimated energy usage and costs for competing brands and similar models.

• If the appliance features the Energy Star logo , this means the appliance is significantly more energy efficient than the average comparable model.

• If you buy a front-loading washing machine, you can save on both water and energy usage and wash bulkier items such as sleeping bags.

• If you buy a refrigerator that features the freezer on the top or bottom, you will save more energy than with side-by-side refrigerators.