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Replace your clothes washer with an energy efficient model
Replace your clothes washer with an energy efficient model, energy efficient clothes washers use about 50% less energy than traditional clothes washers. This can save you about $50 per year on your energy bill.
What You Need to Do
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Step 1Visit our equipment marketplace or go to an appliance vendor with a wide range of energy-saving washers and replace your washer.
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Step 2Be sure to select an energy-efficient replacement.
Recommendation:
ENERGY STAR
FAQ
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How do products qualify for ENERGY STAR®? What does it mean?ENERGY STAR® is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Products can earn the ENERGY STAR® label by meeting the energy efficiency requirements set forth in ENERGY STAR® product specifications. ENERGY STAR® qualified products use as much as 50% less energy than standard products.
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Where can I find ENERGY STAR® products?You can search for ENERGY STAR® products across many major retailers (e.g. Best Buy, Amazon) and find the best deals. You can compare the total cost of owning a product, which includes both the upfront cost as well as the ongoing costs of operating the product (at your utility rate / usage).
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
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How can I make sure the product I buy qualifies for available rebates?You can search across the major retailers (e.g. Best Buy, Amazon) for products that qualify for rebates.
