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Eco-Glossary

Green Appliances

 
Appliances refer to items like microwaves, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers and others found around the home and some businesses, most of which are major energy hogs. Green appliances, often given "Energy Star" approval, are ones that have been improved on the eco-friendliness scale — they use less energy and therefore emit a decreased amount of carbon emissions and are better for the environment. (Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


Building a green home? Before you do ...

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 8:52 AM EST

10 things to consider before you get started.


Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant?

Tue, Feb 23 2010 at 10:45 AM EST

On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the Washington Post wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still making the cut?


Think before you renovate

Tue, Feb 23 2010 at 6:43 AM EST

10 things to know before you remodel.


Georgia's EnergyStar appliance rebate program begins Feb. 12

Fri, Jan 29 2010 at 7:08 PM EST

Residents will be able to earn rebates ranging from $25 to $199 on a wide range of rated appliances.


A no-sweat home appliance rebate resource

Wed, Jan 27 2010 at 11:02 AM EST

Designed to take the guesswork out of buying an energy-efficient home appliance, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives.


Apple gadgets going solar?

Sat, Jan 23 2010 at 7:04 PM EST

3 new patents filed by Apple indicate the company is getting into the clean energy business.


The great California solar swap

Fri, Jan 22 2010 at 6:28 PM EST

A rebate program that rewards homeowners for swapping out electric- and gas-powered water heaters for solar models is given the green light in California.


Smart spending: Federal appliance rebates launch

Wed, Dec 30 2009 at 12:26 PM EST

Based on the 'Cash for Clunkers' program, appliance buyers will earn rebates for upgrading to greener, more efficient models.


Good vibrations

Wed, Dec 02 2009 at 2:37 PM EST

Researchers at Bristol University in the UK are developing a device that will harvest kinetic energy from household appliances.


Can algae create paper-thin batteries?

Wed, Dec 02 2009 at 10:34 AM EST

Swedish researchers make cellulose prototype that is more environmentally friendly and holds a charge longer than a typical battery.


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