The Environmental Protection Agency has hinted at plans to shut down its Energy Star offices. A consumer looking to compare ...

According to a recent survey, the blue Energy Star label is recognized by 89 percent of American households as symbolizing ...

If Energy Star goes away, finding energy efficient appliances will be harder. Here are some tips There are still experts, tools and programs designed to help consumers find the refrigerators ...

How Energy Star works Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program. The EPA sets energy efficiency standards for various machines, and then companies that produce them can try to hit or exceed those ...

Cuts at the E.P.A. jeopardize the program that certifies efficient home appliances. Manufacturers could run a similar one themselves, but they may not want to.

The Environmental Protection Agency has hinted at plans to shut down its Energy Star offices. That means the sticker that serves as an energy efficiency seal-of-approval could become less reliable ...

Here is a look at Energy Star along with tips to find energy efficient appliances if the program goes away: How Energy Star works Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program.