Energy Tip:
Did you know the Redwood Coast Energy Authority has a lending tool library where you can check out a Watts Up meter for free?
Efficient Appliances
- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) - Energy Efficiency Corner: The PG&E Energy Efficiency Corner provides information on what to look for when purchasing appliances, easy ideas to save energy year round, and energy-saving home renovation ideas.
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE): CEE has developed specifications that define high efficiency for many of its initiatives. In some cases, the products and equipment meeting these specifications can be placed on a qualifying products.
- CEE Directory of ARI Verified Equipment: The CEE/ARI Verified Directory identifies a list of products (less than 65 Mbtuh) that the manufacturer represents as meeting energy performance tiers established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE).
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE): Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy compiles a list of the most energy-efficient appliances annually, including refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers.
- California Energy Commission (CEC) - Flex Your Power: The guides describe the technologies that make each product energy efficient, the benefits and potential savings, valuable tips on how to select the most energy-efficient models and more.
- U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
- Energy Savers Site - A consumer-based guide to Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
- Energy Star: Products in more than 40 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment:
- Nexus Software - Energy Guide: Shop for energy efficient products for your home.