Products carrying this symbol provide a way for businesses and consumers to save money, while at the same time, protect our environment. Since its initial onset, the U.S. government has partnered with other industry members to promote and expand the scope of this project to include, major appliances and new homes and buildings.

A major appliance which sports the Energy Star label, is not necessarily a better product than a comparable model, but in order to be rated Energy Star, it must meet very strict energy efficiency guidelines as set out by that program.