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Invest In Energy Star Appliances

Odds are you've seen these blue stickers before, whether on your own appliances or at a store. These are Energy Star stickers, and they certify that an appliance meets its energy requirements by using much less energy than traditional appliances. They claim that people have collectively saved around $30 million on energy bills since the program was introduced. You're unlikely to save that much, but if you switch most of your appliances out, you could save up to 30% on your own energy bills.

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And if you live in the U.S., you might be eligible for tax deductions if you meet certain requirements when switching to Energy Star products depending on where you live.