Energy Efficient Appliances: The refrigerator is one of the home's highest consumers of energy. Since July of 2001, the national energy efficiency standards for new refrigerators has required manufacturers to make more efficient models. Utility providers in some states offer rebates for homeowners who purchase models that exceed the minimum standard. Looking for the Energy Star sticker on all your kitchen appliances is a gren way of making your kitchen greener. Once you have your "eco-friendly appliances" make sure you use the water and energy-saving settings on your kitchen's refrigerator and diswasher as much as possible.
For more information, visit the government's energy star page.
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