Kitchen Appliances and Home Energy Conservation
February 25th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
When buying a green appliance, it is important to remember that its sticker price is only a portion of its actual cost. While an eco-friendly kitchen appliance usually costs more at the outset, your energy savings can total up to hundreds of dollars for utility bills over the course of the appliance’s lifespan. To determine the yearly cost of running an appliance, begin by looking at the yellow and black Federal Trade Commission’s Energy Guide label, which manufacturers are required to display on most domestic appliances. This label provides valuable information on how much energy an appliance uses, and gives an approximate yearly operating cost for the appliance. Read on …
