In a world where it seems the cost of everything is going up, you are probably looking for more ways to save money. And with all the talk about environmental issues surrounding carbon dioxide emissions and climate change, you are looking for ways to be environmentally friendly at the same time. Today, you don't have to make sacrifices to save energy and help the environment. There are amazing energy-efficient products available everywhere that perform just like regular products, but use much less energy and produce less greenhouse gas.

How do you find them? Simple. Just look to the star - the ENERGY STAR. It's not a brand name – it's the name to look for on your favorite brands of household products. It means the product you've chosen will actually pay for itself, and then pay you back in energy savings month after month. In 2005, consumers in the United States saved enough energy to avoid greenhouse gas emissions to the equivalent of those from 23 million cars, while saving $12 billion on their utility bills.

The quality of our environment is everyone’s responsibility, so look for the ENERGY STAR label when you are ready to make a new purchase of appliances, lighting, electronics, and much more. And help protect our environment for future generations.

Take the Energy Star Change a Light Pledge! Change at least one incandescent light bulb in your home to an Energy Star qualified one, reducing your energy use and protecting Mother Nature.

For information about UI’s ENERGY STAR rebates, click the links below: