Lighting and appliances

 

Lighting​

>  Over 50% of the fixtures in the house are Energy Star rated.​

>  Over 90% of the lights on each floor are either compact fluorescent lights (CFL’s) or fluorescent lights which are 4 -6 times more efficient that incandescent light bulbs. 

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Refrigerator

ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators are designed to be at least 20% more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard. The Energy Star refrigerator installed at 311 Varnum has energy costs in the bottom 10% of all Energy Star refrigerators. 

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Washing Machine

ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers use about 30% less energy and over 50% less water than regular washers. Many qualified clothes washers also have a greater capacity than conventional models, meaning fewer loads of laundry. The model installed at 311 Varnum exceeds 2007 Energy Star guidelines for both energy and water efficiency.

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Dishwasher

ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers are, on average, 10% more energy efficient than non-qualified models. The model installed is Energy Star qualified and uses 39% less energy and 60% less water than older dishwashers.