Now, with the Environmental Protection Agency planning to eliminate this vital program, consumers like us must speak up — because we are the ones who will pay the price if it disappears.

1. Energy Star Saves Families Money — Year After Year

At a time when utility bills are rising and inflation stretches every dollar, Energy Star has helped millions of households save an average of $450 a year on energy costs simply by choosing products with its label. That’s real money — not in the form of tax credits or subsidies, but in actual monthly savings on bills we all pay. Over its lifetime, the program has saved consumers more than $500 billion in energy costs. Ending it now would be a blow to families trying to stay financially afloat.

2. Energy Star Makes Choices Simple and Trustworthy

The beauty of Energy Star is in its simplicity and trust. When we see that blue label, we know the product meets strict efficiency standards set by an independent authority. We don’t have to compare complex specs or read through fine print — Energy Star does that work for us. Without it, we’ll be forced to wade through marketing gimmicks and misleading claims, likely ending up with less efficient appliances and higher bills.

3. It Protects Our Environment and Our Health

Energy Star isn’t just about saving money — it’s about using less energy and reducing pollution. That means fewer greenhouse gas emissions, a cleaner atmosphere, and a healthier future for our children. It helps utilities better manage the energy grid, reducing strain and preventing outages — benefits that impact everyone, not just those buying new appliances.

4. It’s Popular for a Reason — And Not Just With Consumers

Over 16,000 companies and organizations, including 1,800 manufacturers, rely on Energy Star to guide their production and marketing. Last year, 1 in 4 newly built U.S. homes met Energy Star standards. The program is a success story of government and private industry working together — something we need more of, not less.

5. Eliminating It Is a Step Backward

Ending Energy Star sends the wrong message: that basic, voluntary, consumer-first climate solutions no longer matter. But this isn’t just a climate issue — it’s a consumer rights issue. We deserve clear, trustworthy, government-backed information when making major household purchases. Taking that away leaves us in the dark, literally and financially.

In short: Energy Star empowers us. Eliminating it weakens us.

We urge the EPA to reconsider this decision. As consumers, homeowners, and citizens, we deserve the tools to make informed, energy-efficient, and cost-effective choices. Energy Star has proven its worth — and we shouldn’t lose it now.