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During the winter, homeowners expect their heating systems to keep them warm without breaking the bank. ENERGY STAR qualified heating equipment can be up to 15 percent more efficient than standard heating system models. The following are 3 benefits of using an ENEGRY STAR Qualified Heating System.

1. Lower Utility Bills: ENERGY STAR qualified heating systems are designed to use less energy than standard heating systems. When properly installed, these heating systems can save money on utility bills.
   

Builders of ENERGY STAR qualified homes choose energy-efficient heating systems based on available fuel choices and regional preferences. Common heating systems include boilers, furnaces, and heat pumps. Here’s how they work:

Every home appliance comes with two price tags: what it costs to take it home and what it costs to operate and maintain it each month. ENERGY STAR qualified home appliances incorporate advanced technologies and use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard appliances. From refrigerators to clothes washers, ENERGY STAR qualified appliances save energy, save money, and help reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants at the source.

Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Cooling costs can make up a large part of a home’s energy bill. In fact, air conditioning can account for more than one-third of the energy used in an average home.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED COOLING EQUIPMENT

Kitchen Lighting

The best energy-efficient way to light your kitchen is to maximize the amount of natural light coming in. Unless you are building your kitchen from scratch or doing extensive remodeling, you don’t have much control over the size and placement of windows. However, your choice of window treatments can have a significant effect on the natural light element of your kitchen lighting.

Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen countertops are one of the most important visual and practical aspects of your kitchen.

Nowadays, there are several eco-friendly alternatives to traditional quarried or plastic-based materials. These green kitchen countertops are typically known as composite and/or recycled countertops.

Get Your Kitchen Remodeling Off to a Good Start

Now that you have decided that the time has come to start your dream kitchen remodeling project, where do you begin?

The first step is finding and hiring a professional kitchen remodeling designer. A kitchen remodeling specialist will guide you through every phase of your project from decorating, design, construction, and plumbing and electrical systems.

Specifically, kitchen remodeling specialists will:

Kitchen Cabinets

There are two main elements of your kitchen cabinets:

• Casework – the interior box and drawers that are only visible when open.
  
• Exterior – the paneled doors and drawer fronts.