More
and more homeowners are embracing energy efficient home products.
Here are going green also means saving some green on lower energy
bills. In addition, there are rebates and tax incentives for qualified
products.
Before shopping for energy efficient home products, conduct an audit
of your home. This involves looking at how much energy you currently
use and how much you could save with new appliances. You can do this
by yourself with some research or hire a contractor.
Energy efficient home products are rated by Energy Star, a United
States government program concerned with efficiency and consumer products.
Energy Star rates air-conditioners, refrigerators, home electronics,
etc. Energy Star is on the Web and is an excellent resource for those
building a new home or improving one they already own.