Energy Star FAQs
What is ENERGY STAR®?
ENERGY STAR is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.
The ENERGY STAR label was established to:
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy;
• Make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort.
To learn more about how a product earns an ENERGY STAR label click here.
Why Should I Buy ENERGY STAR Qualified Products?
LG ENERGY STAR qualified products can cut household utility bills while reducing impacts on the environment. For example:
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators are 20% more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard. Choosing a new ENERGY STAR qualified model rather than a non-qualified model can help you cut your energy bills by $130 over the lifetime of your fridge. A new refrigerator that has earned the ENERGY STAR uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb run continuously.
ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers use about 30 percent less energy and use more than 50 percent less water than regular washers. Replacing your washer with an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer can save up to $70 each year on your utility bills. Over the life of your new ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer, you'll save over $750 - enough to pay for the matching dryer. With your water savings, you could fill three backyard swimming pools.
ENERGY STAR qualified TVs save energy both in standby and active modes and use about 40 percent less energy than standard TVs. If you equip your home with TVs, set-top boxes, a DVD player, and a home theatre in a box that have earned the ENERGY STAR, you can save over $500 over the life of the products.
How do I know which LG products are ENERGY STAR qualified?
LG products that are ENERGY STAR qualified will have an ENERGY STAR label.
What is the Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR Campaign?
Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR is a national campaign from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encouraging all Americans to join with millions of others in taking small steps that make a big difference in the fight against climate change. The campaign focuses on changes individuals can make at home, at work, and in their communities with ENERGY STAR qualified products and energy-efficient practices that will save energy, save money, and help fight climate change. To take the pledge, click here.
What do I do with my unwanted electronics?
LG's US Recycling Program provides consumers with a free and convenient way of recycling their used, unwanted, obsolete, or damaged LG consumer electronics products by dropping them off at a designated Waste Management eCycling Center, or other alternative methods may be available. To find out more, visit the LG Recycling Program.
You can also learn about recycling various products on visit the ENERGY STAR's Recycle page.
What do I do with my unwanted appliances?
First, you should check with your electric utility to see if a bounty program is offered in your area (they may offer you a rebate to replace your old, inefficient appliance). Since some bounty programs have required specifications for appliances (e.g., must be in working condition, of a minimum vintage and/or dimension), you may also need to confirm that your appliance is acceptable. If you are buying a new appliance, check with your retailer to see if they offer to remove your old appliance when they deliver the new one. According to the Appliance Recycling Information Center (ARIC), about 97% of retailers will remove your old appliance when they install a new appliance. Many municipalities schedule pick-up or drop-off dates or allow consumers to drop off their unwanted appliances at a municipal site. Local scrap dealers may pick up your appliance for free or you may have to pay a nominal fee.
You can also learn about recycling various products by visiting ENERGY STAR's Recycle page.