In 1995, households used one-fifth of the energy consumed in the United States. About three-fifths of the energy Americans use at home is from electricity. The remainder comes from natural gas and oil. Unfortunately, we don't even benefit from a lot of the energy we use. Energy dollars pour out of homes through drafty doors and windows and uninsulated attics, walls, floors, and basements.
Available technology can plug major energy leaks.
You could go away for a fabulous long weekend, see 40 movies with a friend, save for college, or buy the latest video games, attire, and those cool shoes. Households that replace existing equipment with Energy Star products can cut annual energy bills by 30 percent.