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Step 1
Select Energy Star products for your home if you plan on selling your property in the near future. Homes with Energy Star appliances and windows are attractive to homebuyers who want to cut down on energy costs.
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Step 2
Avoid a sales pitch, and get information on Energy Star products by making a call to every retailer in your area. You should create a list of factors, including price and selection, before you shop at an Energy Star provider.
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Step 3
Ensure that the rest of your home is energy efficient before you shop for Energy Star products. The energy savings you receive from an Energy Star dishwasher may be overwhelmed with wasted energy due to drafty windows and inefficient air conditioners.
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Step 4
Purchase combinations of Energy Star products to decrease your total investment. Some retailers offer lower prices when consumers buy washers and dryers at the same time.
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Step 5
Approach the replacement of office supplies with Energy Star products at a gradual pace. The purchase of refrigerators, printers and other products approved by the federal government can be costly for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Step 6
Arrange for a long-term warranty on your Energy Star product if such a warranty is not included. Energy Star products can encounter mechanical problems just like traditional appliances, and your investment can be squandered without regular maintenance.
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Step 7
Speak with your accountant about the eligibility of your Energy Star products for a tax credit. Energy Star appliances are assigned a tax-credit level based on a percentage of the purchase price or a capped monetary limit. The credit helps to decrease the overall cost of these products.
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Step 8
Request a demonstration of Energy Star products through your local retailer to ease your concerns about appliance quality. Most stores have working models of Energy Star products that demonstrate how similar their performance levels are to those of traditional appliances.
