Energy & the EnvironmentEnvironment
Microsites
- Energy & Environment
Provides information on energy labeling for consumer products, retail sales of electricity, environmental marketing claims, insulation and home energy issues, and fuel and automotive products.
- Make Every Day Earth Day
Offers tips for making energy smart choices when you shop.
- Shopping for light bulbs? Learning about lumens is a bright idea.
Explains how lumens and the Lighting Facts label can help you compare different light bulbs when you shop. Includes a short video.
Facts for Consumers
- EnergyGuidance: Appliance Shopping With the EnergyGuide Label [PDF]
Explains how consumers shopping for an appliance can use EnergyGuide labels to compare the energy use of different models. Includes a sample label. 8.5"x11", 3 pages.
- Shopping for light bulbs? Learning about lumens is a bright idea. [PDF] [en español]
Explains how lumens and the Lighting Facts label can help you choose the most energy-efficient bulb to meet your lighting needs. 8.5"x11", 2 pages.
- Sorting Out 'Green' Advertising Claims
[PDF]
The FTC, in cooperation with the EPA, has developed guidelines for advertisers to ensure that their environmental marketing claims don't mislead consumers. Here are six tips to help you sort through environmental claims. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
