ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
In 1992 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced ENERGY STAR as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Computers and monitors were the first labeled products. Through 1995, EPA expanded the label to additional office equipment products and residential heating and cooling equipment. In 1996, EPA partnered with the US Department of Energy for particular product categories. The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office equipment, lighting, home electronics, and more. EPA has also extended the label to cover new homes and commercial and industrial buildings.
Through its partnerships with more than 20,000 private and public sector organizations, ENERGY STAR delivers the technical... Read More
New canopy lighting replaces 300 watt fixture with 54 watts, then dims to only 8 watts when no movement is detected. Great energy saver!
LED Lighting provides a much more natural looking light. As you can see below, the original tungsten lighting, before, appears as a yellowish/orange hue, while the LED lighting, after, appears much more like natural daylight. Not only is this easier on the eyes, it is much more energy efficient - which saves money in the long run... Read More
LED Cooler Door Lighting