In early March, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Nest Learning Thermostat an Energy Star rating, currently the only thermostat on the market to have that distinction. A week later, E&E ...

For more than three decades, the Energy Star program has helped Americans identify appliances and products that meet high standards for energy efficiency. It’s been credited with saving consumers more ...

A new White House proposal would slash the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by 24 percent and eliminate 38 of its programs. One of the programs on the kill list is the Energy Star program, an ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The federal Energy Star program is among the most successful government initiatives ...

The Trump administration reportedly plans to shut down Energy Star, a program that has helped consumers find energy-efficient appliances since 1992. "Trump has been on a bit of a culture war against ...

Using less electricity is good for the environment, and it’s good for your pocketbook when those utility bills roll around. The next time you’re buying a computer, refrigerator, or TV, you may see an ...

Cuts at the E.P.A. jeopardize the program that certifies efficient home appliances. Manufacturers could run a similar one themselves, but they may not want to. By Ron Lieber There’s a good chance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. If you’ve shopped for appliances in the last two decades, ...