energy star

Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants. This is what contributes to global warming. So, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate. Did you know that your home could be a greater source of pollution than your car? In fact, 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in homes nationwide. Luckily, the Energy Star Standard is changing the way Albany uses it's precious resources.

Created in 1992, The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy created the international Energy Star standard. Any device carrying the Energy Star logo must use, on average, 20-30% less energy than the required federal standards.

Last year alone, Energy Star labeled products have saved over $14 billion in energy costs. The Energy Star initiative is not just a charitable act of conservation, however. Along with reducing precious resources, a homeowner that uses Energy Star labeled appliances, especially heating and cooling systems such as air conditioners, furnaces, and water heaters, typically save around 30% on their energy bill. While newer homes are being built with strict energy saving standards in mind, a home built long before the creation of the Energy Star standard can easily be converted by Dwight Plumbing and Heating into a greener, more energy efficient home.