If every appliance purchased in the United States this year earned the ENERGY STAR, we would:

• Prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions from 225,000 cars
• Save more than 1.3 billion kWh/yr of electricity
• Save $425 million in annual energy costs
• Save more than 28 billion gallons of water per year

Approximately 45% of U.S. households knowingly purchased an ENERGY STAR certified product in the past year. Of these purchasers:

• About 77% reported the label as influential in their purchasing decision;
• About 75% reported that they are likely to recommend products that have earned the ENERGY STAR to friends.