OLIVIA BRUCE - STAFF WRITER

This Earth month – and every day – we want to help our customers live a more sustainable life. Whether you’re looking for ways to reduce your home’s energy use or are simply looking for more sustainable products to fit your lifestyle, we’ve got the solutions and programs to revamp your sustainable living.

Making a few minor changes in your daily routine can make a significant difference. For example, ENERGY STAR® certified products meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, that reduce energy use and cut costs.

Here are some sustainable products available at the click of a button:

ENERGY STAR® certified products

• Google – Nest Learning Smart Wifi Thermostat – A smart thermostat that learns your habits and will automatically adjust the temperature for you, even when you’re away. If everyone used an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat, we could collectively offset 13 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
• Samsung – Bespoke Ultra Capacity Front Load Washer – With 5.3 cu. ft. of capacity, this smart washer lets you wash more items in a single load. That means less time in the laundry room and more time doing what you love, all while saving energy.
• HP – ENVY x360 2-in-1 Touch-Screen Laptop – This touch-screen laptop has the latest Intel processor and graphics. Forget cables, clouds, and thumb drives, because with HP QuickDrop, the creation process is both seamless and sustainable.
• Insignia™ – HEPA Air Purifier – The unpleasant side effects of allergies shouldn’t follow you home. Improve your breathing and remove odors with this 375 sq. ft. HEPA air purifier to keep your home smelling, and feeling, clean and fresh.
• Amazon – Smart Programmable Thermostat with Alexa – Let Alexa set the temperature, or set it yourself from anywhere with the Alexa app. This Amazon Smart Thermostat is compatible with most 24V HVAC systems, and installation is made easy.
• Samsung – Linear Wash Top Control Built-In Dishwasher – This ENERGY STAR® certified dishwasher can save you an average of 3,800 gallons of water over its lifetime.

Sustainable living

• Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Solar Generator – When used with the Jackery – SolarSaga 100W Foldable Solar Panel, this portable solar solution captures energy from the sun to provide power to your electronic devices. Whether you are camping, or even during a power outage, this portable power generator can be used indoors or outdoors for 290-Watt hours and charge up to four different devices at once.
• Juicebox – J1772 Level 2 NEMA 14-50 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger – The Juicebox delivers the safety and smart-charging features needed to make charging an electric vehicle at home easy, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Aventon – Aventure Step-Over Ebike – This electric bike goes up to 28 miles per hour and has a 45-mile max operating range. Using an electric bike instead of driving a gas-powered vehicle for commuting or running errands around town is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.
• Takeya – Actives 64oz Wide Handle Spout Bottle – This reusable bottle is the perfect alternative for single-use plastics. Equipped with double-wall insulation, this stainless-steel water bottle is designed to keep 64 ounces of your favorite drink ice cold for up to 24 hours or steaming hot for up to 12 hours.
• Logitech – Signature M650 Wireless Scroll Mouse with Silent Clicks – With seamless, wireless connectivity, customizable side buttons, and a comfort shape, this mouse is set to keep you productive hour after hour. The plastic parts in this mouse include 64% certified post-consumer recycled plastic, keeping sustainability and functionality a top priority.

Making our mark

But it doesn’t stop at our products. We also offer a variety of programs that can help you save energy, reduce waste, and soften your environmental footprint. This includes our in-home consultation, energy rebate finder, mail in, haul away & e-waste recycling programs, and more.

Want to join us in conserving energy this month and throughout the year? Explore ENERGY STAR certified products and other sustainable living products to see how you can do your part.

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