The Buzz on Powerful Savings
If big electric bills are giving you a jolt, you may want to take a ride on Southern California Edison’s Energy Star Solutions Bus.
The bus is a 38-foot pseudo-home on wheels, featuring the most energy-efficient types of household appliances, office equipment, lights, electronics and windows.
All the products on display bear the Energy Star label, indicating they are among the most efficient in their classes, according to criteria developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Typically, they use 15% to 40% less power than standard models.
More than 3,400 products have qualified for the Energy Star program. By using them, the average household could save up to $400 a year, the EPA says.
Southern California Edison sponsors the Solutions Bus’ appearances at Southland locations.
Today, consumers can check out the bus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marina del Rey Home Depot. On Saturday, it moves on to Saddleback Appliances in Laguna Hills, then hits the Signal Hill Home Depot on Sunday.
Next week, the bus will be at Thousand Oaks Circuit City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and at Lakewood Home Depot for America Recycles Day activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13-15.
