ShareThisLook for the Energy Star Label. For example, Energy Star-qualified refrigerators use about half as much energy as refrigerators made before 1993. Look for Energy Star certification when shopping for other home appliances, such as dishwashers, clothes washers, water heaters and many home electronics. Visit www.energystar.gov/ for more information about this program.X...X...XGet Unplugged. Many home electronics still consume energy even when they are turned off. Unplug electronic items when they're not in use to avoid wasting energy.X...X...XDouble Up on Windows. Replace single-pane windows with the double-pane variety to reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in the summer. Additionally, double-pane windows can help reduce noise pollution in your home.(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service.)
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