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electricity bills
Energy Star Program Relies On Honor System For Some Products
Your new washer, dryer, fridge, monitor, or TV set may have an Energy Star label on it, but it turns out that nobody is making sure that means anything, reports the New York Times. Our parent organization Consumer Reports pointed out that this was a problem a year ago. More » -
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Save On Taxes And Energy With Efficient Home Improvements
Save money on heating and cooling bills and save on your 2009 taxes by making energy efficient improvements to your house. EnergyStar.gov has got the lowdown on how you can get tax credits by installing new windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVAC, and non-solar water heaters. Unfortunately, upgrades made during 2008 are not eligible, but with this info you can get going for this year. For a breakdown of all the tax credits, Consumer Reports Home & Garden blog has a good post.
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency [Energy Star] (Photo: heymarchetti)
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appliances
Invest In A New Freezer And Start Buying In Bulk
Freezer sales are heating up as thrifty consumers spend cash now so they can realize savings later by buying in bulk. More » -
If you're going to buy an air conditioner unit this summer, remember to pick the right size. [Energy Star]
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it ain't easy being green
A Closer Look At Home Depot's "Eco Options" Program
Is Home Depot's much-advertised PR darling "Eco Options" program an example of green washing or a genuine good? The NYT attempts to find out by interviewing Ron Javis, Home Depot's senior vice president overseeing the Eco Options program. More » -
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Save the Planet; Save Money.
Energy Star appliances will save you enough money to warrant you purchasing them regardless of tax breaks, but hey, why not get some tax breaks? More »
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