The embedded video below shows some of the importance of becoming more energy efficient.

BuyEnergyEfficient.org sells energy efficient appliances. The benefits of buying these are that you will have a lower electric bill if you use them, of course, because you will be using less electricity to do the same job.

Consumerenergycenter.org has a section on energy efficient appliances. They give tips on buying dishwashers, microwaves, stoves, and other appliances.

Here are 25 tips to conserve energy. They can help you save tons of money on energy bills.

This government site has a guide to designing your home to be energy efficient.

In my last post I pointed to a great collection of reviews that focused on energy efficent washing machines.  One of the problems with going that route is that such machines can be hard to maintain.

Here’s an excellent discussion of the issues surrounding the cleaning and mainentence of highly efficient laundry machines.  It focuses on problems like buildup of mold and bad odors.

Here’s an excellent overview of many of the various laundry machines currently on the market.

I like this artile because it gives prominent attention to the energy efficency of the models.

You can even live green while washing your clothes!