Buying energy-efficient appliances is another easy way to “go green.” The Energy Star eco-label, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, makes it easier. By choosing or specifying Energy Star qualified appliances for all applicable appliance purchases, you can reduce electricity use and costs by 30%, and reduce green-house gas (GHG) emissions significantly. Click on each of the links below to learn more about the environmental issues, city contracts, EPP specification contract language, and other available resources.
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS | CITY CONTRACTS | EPP SPECIFICATION | OTHER RESOURCES | |
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Water Efficiency | IFB 10-122 Appliances (Housing) (Energy Star Refrigerators and Clothes Washers) |
General Energy Star Specification | Energy Star |
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Green Buildings | IFB 09-146 Appliances (Fire and Parks) (Energy Star Dishwashers and Clothes Washers) |
Refrigerators/Freezers | DOE - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
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Energy Efficiency | Dishwashers/Clothes Washers | Federal Trade Commission - EnergyGuide label | |
Additional Resources for Prospective Vendors