subject: A True Energy Star: "Energy Star" and Solar Power [print this page] A True Energy Star: "Energy Star" and Solar Power
You've indubitably seen the "Energy Star" logo on some of your appliances and though many Americans are expressing a growing concern over the energy crisis and fossil fuel use, most of us don't even know what this symbol means.
Energy Star is a standard of energy efficiency first imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA in the 1990's. With greenhouse gas emissions rising rapidly, the EPA began a variety of programs designed to reduce environmental damage and promote use of environmentally-friendly products over more energy heavy ones the "Energy Star" label became a voluntary standard of lower emissions that manufacturers could use to designate their products as more eco-safe.
"Energy Star"-labeled machines and appliances generally use 20-30 percent less energy than their non-energy-efficient counterparts saving an enormous amount of fossil fuel energy each year. With office equipment, computers, washers, dryers, refrigerators, and light fixtures using less energy, the EPA estimates billions of dollars of savings per year in energy costs.
For homeowners interested in saving even more and eliminating the use of fossil fuels for home energy use San Diego solar provider Solaire provides a range of solar energy services for homes and businesses. With air heaters and conditioners, solar pool heaters, solar water heaters, and more, solar San Diego families can enjoy cost-efficient and environmentally friendly energy while knowing that they are contributing to reduced fossil fuel use.
Solaire offers financing assistance for implementation of a solar energy system. Saving energy and living green is easier and less expensive than America thinks.
