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.
- Shopping "Green"
[PDF]
What to know if you want to buy products that are good for the environment.
