Look for household appliances with the ENERGY STAR® symbol. It shows that they meet or exceed strict criteria qualifying them as high efficiency.
And before making your final choice, compare the annual cost of electricity for different models based on the information on their EnerGuide labels. Just multiply the figure in large type by 7.33¢.*
With ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, you'll come out ahead!
Over the years, household appliances have become more and more energy-efficient. Take Steve, for example. His 1997 clothes washer used 930 kWh per year. By replacing it with a 2007 ENERGY STAR qualified model, Steve is saving over 75% on electricity. That adds up to $53.36 a year, or $800.40 over the 15-year life of the washer
- 930 kWh X 7.33¢ = $68.17
- 202 kWh X 7.33¢ = $14.81
- $68.17 – $14.81 = $53.36 per year
Do the math for your appliance and you'll get a very good idea of what you could save.
*Cost per kilowatthour after the first 30 kWh per day.
Average annual electricity consumption of new major household appliances
| |
1984
(kWh) |
1990
(kWh) |
1997
(kWh) |
2007
(kWh) |
| Dishwasher (regular) |
1,213 |
1,026 |
649 |
364 |
| ENERGY STAR |
– |
– |
– |
313 |
| Clothes washer (regular) |
1,243 |
1,218 |
930 |
374 |
| ENERGY STAR |
– |
– |
– |
202 |
| Refrigerator (with top fre) |
1,457 |
1,044 |
664 |
475 |
| ENERGY STAR |
– |
– |
– |
406 |
Freezer (regular)
ENERGY STAR data not available |
813 |
658 |
342 |
377 |
Source: Natural Resources Canada
To find out more, go to
Natural Resources Canada Web site or
Hydro-Québec Web site
or call 1 800 ENERGIE (363-7443).