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"Recently the Energy Star program announced a new label to help consumers make better decisions when shopping for appliances.   Approximately 5% of the models in a particular category will now be able to carry a logo stating Most Efficient, letting shoppers know that these products are exceptional and cutting edge at using energy efficiently. This new Most Efficient recognition will start with clothes washers, heating and cooling equipment, televisions, and refrigerator/freezers. The Energy Star program will extend this designation to other categories in 2012. The EPA estimates that last year Americans saved $18 billion dollars in energy costs by using Energy Star appliances and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 33 million cars. We also have exciting news related to appliances here at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. As of this month, we&amp;#039;ve finalized the application process for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal for the Appliances and Electronics (link) category. Thanks to our beta testers, Miele and Bissell, for helping us to work out the kinks. Congratulations as well to both companies for manufacturing the first appliances to earn the Green Good Housekeeping Seal: Miele Series 5 and Series 6 vacuums, and Bissell Little Green. To learn more about our green initiative, see Introducing the Green Good Housekeeping Seal and About the Green Good Housekeeping Seal. If you&amp;#039;re looking to upgrade your kitchen, be sure to check out Buy an Energy Star dishwasher on thedailygreen.com "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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