For the past 20 years, homeowners have relied on the Energy Star logo to identify the most energy-efficient products. Today, the Energy Star’s Most Efficient label is helping the the original program evolve, showcasing the best of the best when it comes to high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, refrigerators, televisions and more. If you’re in the market for new HVAC equipment for your Twin Cities area home, this designation is something you’ll want to look for.
The Energy Star label
In the beginning, few appliances met the necessary standards to certify as Energy Star qualified. But since the program’s start in 1992, technological advancements have allowed manufacturers to up their game with regards to the energy efficiency of various energy-using products and appliances. Although the Energy Star logo still represents energy efficiency, a new standard was created to easily identify those products that stand above the crowd.
Energy Star’s Most Efficient label represents a new era
In this day and age of environmental awareness, consumers want to know they’re doing their part to help the environment, and if that means lower utility bills, then that’s a bonus. By looking for heating and cooling equipment that meets the strict guidelines set by Energy Star’s Most Efficient label, consumers can be more confident than ever that they are using energy-efficient appliances.
Just like the normal Energy Star logo, you can find the Most Efficient declaration attached to the appliances that meet these higher standards. But even more conveniently, you can visit the Energy Star website, where you can see a list of the models of heating and cooling equipment (among others) that are included in the new program.
If you would like more information about Energy Star ‘s Most Efficient label, please contact the experts at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been serving the Twin Cities area since 1974.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Energy Star and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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