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	Department of Energy - ENERGY STAR
		ENERGY STAR© is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
		Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR©, saved enough energy to power 10 million homes and avoid greenhouse gas emissions from 12 million cars - all while saving $6 billion.
		For these reasons, the Department of Energy is a proud supporter of the Energy Star program.
	www.energy.gov /energyefficiency/energystar.htm (95 words)

	energy - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about energy
		Energy can be converted from one form to another, but the total quantity in a system stays the same (in accordance with the conservation of energy principle).
		Energy is transferred from one form to another, but the sum total of the energy after the conversion is always the same as the initial energy.
		Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /energy (1205 words)

	Energy Star - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		ENERGY STAR is a United States government program to promote energy efficient consumer products.
		The ENERGY STAR program was created in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an attempt to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission by power plants.
		ENERGY STAR has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of LED traffic lights, efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Energy_Star (403 words)

	ENERGY STAR Homes: FAQ - General (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The key to designing and building an energy efficient home is to look at your house "as a system." Merely having reasonable insulation levels or good windows is not a guarantee of high performance.
		ENERGY STAR homes consume significantly less energy than a similar house built to current energy codes, about 30% less—sometimes the energy savings are even bigger.
		When building an ENERGY STAR home in Massachusetts, a consultant from ICF International will be your resource to help make the right energy decisions and to guide you and your builder through the process of building a high performance home.
	www.energystarhomes.com /ESHController.aspx?faq_general (1378 words)

	Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development - Energy Division: Energy Star
		The ENERGY STAR program, which is a new program to the Energy Division, encourages energy efficiency in homes and businesses by the use of ENERGY STAR labeled products and by energy saving practices, saving consumers money on energy costs and at the same time cleaning up our environment.
		ENERGY STAR products are typically 10 to 50 percent more efficient than the minimum government standards with some receiving much higher energy ratings.
		The Energy Division, which has a long history of assisting businesses and local governments through energy audits and energy loans, will actively recruit partners to enhance the use of ENERGY STAR products and practices for the benefit of all Tennesseans.
	www.state.tn.us /ecd/energy_star.htm (215 words)

	William J. Clinton Foundation "Fact Sheet on Energy Star"
		By choosing Energy Star products, consumers can save money on their utility bills and help the environment at the same time.
		DOE and EPA have established the Energy Star as the national symbol for energy efficiency.
		Energy efficiency is a "pocketbook issue." The average annual home energy bill in the U.S. is $1,300.
	www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org /legacy/120299-fact-sheet-on-energy-star.htm (343 words)

	Energy Star Appliances \| Energy Star Windows \| Energy Star Rating
		Energy Star rated appliances can save more than $1000 a year if they are implemented correctly.
		Energy Star rated dishwashers use 3 gallons less per load, which again not only saves the cost of those three gallons, but also the cost to heat them.
		Energy prices are on the rise and there is no sign that they will wane in the near future, but whether or not those prices rise, you can still save money by employing the best appliances options.
	www.servicemagic.com /article.show.Energy-Star-Appliances-How-to-Save-Money.13008.html (919 words)

	Saving With Energy Star
		That same Energy Star equipped household can also cut, by nearly one-half, the release of nitrogen oxides, which are primary contributors to smog and acid rain.
		Choosing Energy Star labeled air-source heat pump, instead of a regular air-source heat pump, can cut a household energy bill enough to provide a free month of cooling each year.
		Energy Star labeled appliances and heating and cooling equipment can reduce that energy bill by up to 40 percent – a potential savings of hundreds of dollars each year.
	www.pueblo.gsa.gov /cic_text/housing/energy-star/energy.htm (677 words)

	ENERGY STAR® Products
		ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent bulbs are 66 percent more efficient, and last six to ten times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
		This means that if you use an ENERGY STAR fixture and a CFL 3 to 4 hours a day, you won't need to change the bulb for at least seven years.
		About 80% of the savings come from ENERGY STAR qualified lighting on the fan, as integrated fan lighting or attached as a light kit.
	www.austinenergy.com /Energy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and%20Tips/Residential/Energy%20Efficient%20Appliances/products.htm (662 words)

	About Canon: Press Room > Press Release
		ENERGY STAR is the U.S. government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.
		In the spirit of the company's philosophy of kyosei — all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future — Canon recognizes that environmental concerns are a critical global issue and it has been actively engaged to contribute toward the establishment of an environmentally and economically sustainable society.
		ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce air pollution through increased energy efficiency.
	www.usa.canon.com /templatedata/pressrelease/20050315_energystar_award.html (1155 words)

	How to Promote ENERGY STAR Through HOME Investment Partnership Program - HUD
		Increasing energy efficiency can be accomplished through the installation of storm windows and doors, siding, wall and attic insulation, and conversion, modification, or replacement of heating and cooling equipment, including the use of solar energy equipment.
		The ENERGY STAR label is earned only after the home's energy efficiency is verified, either by an independent third-party such as an accredited home energy rater or by following the Builder Option Packages (BOPs), or by adhering to the quality control procedures established for HUD-code manufactured homes.
		ENERGY STAR qualified homes are independently verified to be at least 30% more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model Energy Code or 15% more efficient than state energy code, whichever is more rigorous.
	www.hud.gov /energystar/home.cfm (677 words)

	NC Energy Star Homes
		ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
		ENERGY STAR also encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as well as features designed to improve indoor air quality.
		According to Larry Shirley, director of the State Energy Office, “ENERGY STAR homes are one of the key recommendations in the State Energy Plan.
	ncenergystar.org (407 words)

	Idaho Energy Star
		ENERGY STAR labeled products are the latest in innovative design and technology and they use less energy and save you money each and every month.
		ENERGY STAR labeled homes can save you money, improve comfort, contribute to better family health and safety while providing durability and energy efficiency to your home.
		ENERGY STAR homes are inspected and tested by a trained Home Performance Specialist (HPS) then certified by the State of Idaho, so, you can be assured of your new homes level of performance.
	www.idahoenergystar.com /faq.html (771 words)

	ENERGY STAR® Lights by Sea Gull Lighting, a leading supplier of efficient ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulbs and ...
		ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulbs and lighting fixtures generally use pin-based light bulbs, which do not screw into the socket, are brighter and have the added benefit of longer lamp life.
		ENERGY STAR® qualified lighing fixtures use less energy, provide the same light output, and are cooler to the touch.
		An ENERGY STAR® qualified light bulb that is used for an average of 4 hours per day will last for more than 4 years before it needs to be changed.
	www.energystarlights.com /index.html (360 words)

	ENERGY STAR Lighting
		The pin-based light bulbs that come with ENERGY STAR® qualified fixtures are made and tested to last for 10,000 hours, as compared to 6,000 hours for screw-in light bulbs.
		ENERGY STAR lighting fixtures generally use pin-based light bulbs, which do not screw into the socket, are brighter and have the added benefit of longer lamp life.
		The pin-based light bulbs that come with Sea Gull Lighting ENERGY STAR lighting fixtures are made and tested to last for 10,000 hours, as compared to 6,000 hours for screw-in light bulbs.
	www.seagulllighting.com /Energy-Star-Lighting.htm (694 words)

	energy star
		You can be assured that the appliance with the energy star label is a high-performance product which will reduce the operating cost of that appliance or product every month during its lifetime.
		Energy Star clothes washers use less than 50% of the energy used by standard washers.
		Also check the climate region map on the Energy Star label to be sure that you have selected the window, door, or skylight that is appropriate where you live.
	www.espenergy.com /energy_star.htm (608 words)

	ENERGY STAR Canada - Home page
		The international ENERGY STAR symbol is a simple way for consumers to identify products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market.
		For more information on promoting and using the ENERGY STAR symbol in Canada, go to Promote and Use the Symbol.
		The ENERGY STAR name and the ENERGY STAR symbol are registered trademarks of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are used with permission.
	oee.nrcan.gc.ca /energystar/english/consumers/index.cfm (312 words)

	Design Tech Homes
		The most hailed energy efficiency program in the nation, ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary national program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers identify a benchmark for energy efficient residential construction.
		As an ENERGY STAR® Homeowner, your utility bills may be reduced by as much as 30% each month, a significant savings when you consider the true cost of a home is not its “sticker” price but what it costs you to own and operate it every month.
		ENERGY STAR® homes use significantly less energy, so you can feel good knowing you are doing your part for the environment.
	www.dth.com /construction_energystar.php (349 words)

	Exemplary Performers: ENERGY STAR Partner News
		ENERGY STAR Partners are leaders in the effort to reduce the threat of global climate change while simultaneously improving their financial performance.
		Food Lion's corporate energy mission is to be a world-class leader in energy management in the supermarket industry.
		Douglas, Emmett recently announced that their corporate energy program yielded a 15% reduction in energy consumption for their entire portfolio of 32 facilities over a two year period with a total energy cost savings of $5,525,109.
	www.csrwire.com /article.cgi/2312.html (1099 words)

	ESB: Energy Star®
		According to Rashkin, rebates undermine the value of energy efficiency by implying to consumers that energy-efficient homes and technologies are not worth their full cost and need to be subsidized.
		Nationwide promotion of the ENERGY STAR brand name and logo will make it easy for buyers to identify homes and other products that have their efficiency verified by a third party.
		The ENERGY STAR Homes Program, operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a voluntary program that works with builders across the U.S. to construct homes that use 30 percent less energy than Model Energy Code where they determine that it is consistent with their business objectives.
	www.oikos.com /esb/53/energystar.html (748 words)

	Energy Star Lighting
		This October through December, ENERGY STAR is partnering with more than 140 manufacturers, retailers and utilities nationwide to challenge Americans to change a light with the Fall Lighting Promotion.
		ENERGY STAR labeled light bulbs, light fixtures, and ceiling fans save the environment from harmful greenhouse gases, save consumers money on electric bills, and since CFLs last up to ten times longer than standard bulbs, save time replacing light bulbs.
		The ENERGY STAR program is an active partnership between consumers, manufacturers, retailers and other industry partners united by a common goal: to help protect our environment for future generations by changing to more energy-efficient practices today.
	www.stretcher.com /stories/02/02oct07d.cfm (594 words)

	Indigo Financial Group - The Premiere Energy Efficient Mortgage Lender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		For those of you thinking about building a new energy efficient home, there are financing benefits that encourage you to pursue the energy efficient upgrades that you might have thought too costly.
		Energy Star is a government- backed program that helps businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficient technologies.
		The Energy Efficient Mortgage is one way that the Energy Star program helps you make the energy efficient choice.
	www.energystarloans.com /ESL/index.cfm (444 words)

	EU Energy Star - Labeling Energy Efficient Office Equipment
		The ENERGY STAR label representing a level that any environmentally conscious manufacturer will want to meet.
		The ENERGY STAR database that lets you pick the most energy efficient models, within the group of Energy Star qualified office equipment, which meet your performance criteria.
		The general pages, always accessible in the top menu, bring you the latest News on EU Energy Star promotion, relevant Links, Contacts and Downloads (English or original language only).
	www.eu-energystar.org /en/index.html (423 words)

	Building Technologies Program: ENERGY STAR
		ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
		ENERGY STAR works with manufacturers, national and regional retailers, state and local governments, and more than 100 utilities that serve about half of U.S. households.
		ENERGY STAR-labeled clothes washers, for example, use 35% to 50% less water and 50% less energy per load than conventional washers.
	www.eere.energy.gov /buildings/program_areas/energystar.html (448 words)

	Energy Star Windows \| Window Replacements
		Energy Star rated windows can save a home as much as $350/year if the home had single-paned windows, and $70/year if already equipped with double-paned windows.
		Energy Star windows can come with a film or tinting that can block those fading rays by up to 75%, while still allowing sunlight and heat to enter.
		If these windows replacements are Energy Star rated, you can also show a prospective buyer their potential saving and lower bills before he even moves in.
	www.servicemagic.com /article.show.Energy-Star-Windows-Will-Protect-Your-Home.13240.html (591 words)

	Tribes - HUD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		ENERGY STAR qualified homes are built to strict energy-efficiency guidelines using tried-and-true technologies and construction practices.
		Because ENERGY STAR qualified new homes use substantially less energy through more efficient heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, occupants can expect to save about $200-$400 annually on their utility bills.
		Use the Partner Locator to find homebuilders that build ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, utilities that offer special incentives to buyers and builders of ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, and home energy raters that can verify the energy efficiency of a home.
	www.hud.gov /energystar/tribes.cfm (543 words)

	ENERGY STAR
		The focal point of the campaign is an ENERGY STAR Change a Light pledge where consumers pledge to replace at least one standard light bulb in their home with an ENERGY STAR ® qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL).
		Most Americans are aware of the Energy Star program, which includes labeling on the most efficient appliances and office equipment available for sale in the United States, but most are probably not aware that the successful energy-efficiency program has been exported to the European Union (EU).
		The focal point of the campaign is an ENERGY STAR ® “Change a Light” pledge found at http://www.energystar.gov/ where consumers pledge to replace at least one standard light bulb in their home with an ENERGY STAR ® qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL).
	www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us /energystar.htm (2149 words)

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