energy

Samsung Electronics Named 2012 ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year
Samsung Electronics North America (NAHQ), based in Ridgefield Park, NJ, is an arm of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The company markets a broad vary of award-winning shopper electronics, data methods, and residential appliance products, …
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Samsung Launches New Wireless Printers for More Efficient Home and Small …
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, Feb 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, announced in the present day its newest monochrome laser printers splendid for the small workplace or house workplace setting.
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by Electrolux Design Lab

Question by CarolynR: Compact refrigerators: which one is quiet and energy efficient?
We want to put a compact refrigerator/freezer in a home theater room that is detached from the main house? We don’t want a noisy motor runnng all the time. Does anyone know which model runs quietly?

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Answer by Controlfreak38
none of them are quiet

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Simple and Affordable ways to use Less Energy and Save Money
Event on 2011-09-28 18:30:00

This easy to understand and fun educational workshop will focus on how to reduce your energy usage, without sacrificing your lifestyle, through energy efficiency and conservation.

You will learn what phantom loads are, how to find them, and then how to eliminate them. Learn about the cost of incandescent bulbs compared to CFL and LED bulbs, along with advantages and disadvantages of each type. How to find the energy hogs in your house like old refrigerators/freezers and entertainment centers, and then what to do about them. What is the impact of turning down your thermostats and how to care for your heating systems. Learn about ways to see how much electricity your home is currently using, and store the data for future review. Turn on an appliance and immediately see how much it cost to run. This workshop will also include an introduction to ways to button up your home to keep the heat in your house during the winter and outside during the summer. It starts with understanding how your home loses heat through air filtration and what you can do to help button up your home and the value of a home energy assessment by a professional.

Join the Movement: Declare Your Energy Independence

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by BigDaddyAsh

Upon passing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal government allocated federal funding to be used as an incentive to drive sales or energy efficient home appliances.  It was decided that these funds would be allocated to the states who would handle the specific manner in which these programs would function.  In Karl’s Appliance home state of New Jersey, the New Jersey Clean Energy Program is has implemented a rebate program that encourages the purchase of energy efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, and refrigerators.

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Simple and Affordable Ways to Reduce Energy Usage
Event on 2011-09-26 18:00:00
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Description : This easy to understand and fun workshop will focus on how to reduce your energy usage, without sacrificing your lifestyle, through energy efficiency and conservation. You will learn what phantom loads are, how to find them, and then how to eliminate them. Learn about the cost of incandescent bulbs compared to CFL and LED bulbs, along with advantages and disadvantages of each type. How to find the energy hogs in your house like old refrigerators/freezers and entertainment centers, and then what to do about them. What is the impact of turning down your thermostats and how to care for your heating systems. Learn about ways to see how much electricity your home is currently using, and store the data for future review. Turn on an appliance and immediately see how much it cost to run. This workshop will also include an introduction to ways to button up your home to keep the heat in your house during the winter and outside during the summer. It starts with understanding how your home loses heat through air filtration and what you can do to help button up your home and the value of a home energy assessment by a professional.
Limited Seating ! Register by calling Bob Eldredge with Nashua BetterBuildings at (603) 717-6530 or E-Mail: BEldredge@nhcdfa.org
Nashua BetterBuildings
Location: Hunt Room

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Frigidaire FFBD2409LS Full Console Dishwasher, Energy Saver Plus Cycle, Stainless Steel

• Ready-Select Controls With Delay Start
• ENERGY STAR Rated With Energy Saver Plus Cycle
• Decibel Rating: 55db
• Dimensions (WHD) 24″ X 33-1/2″ X 25″ In.

Fits-More Capacity: Our large capacity, tall tub dishwasher fits up to 14 place settings so you can wash more at once. Quiet Dishwasher: A quiet performance every time. Delay Start: Set your dishwasher to run on your schedule. Ready-Select Controls: Easily select options with the touch of a button. Energy Saver Plus Cycle: Eco-friendly cycle uses less energy without compromising cleaning performance. Energy Saver Dry Option – No-Heat Dry cycle Control Lock Option ENERGY STAR Rated

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Question by IAmtheQueen: Are new appliances better in term of saving energy?
My light bill just keeps growing no matter what I do. We have change the bulbs for the new “green” ones that are suppose to save you money every month. I keep my thermostad at 78 and not lower even sun is balzing hot outside… is there any benefit on having new appliances. Is it really worth the investment?

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