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Shopping for Green Contemporary Kitchen Appliances

By The Old House Web

As going green becomes a smart economic and environmental choice for home owners, upgrading to contemporary kitchen appliances can improve energy efficiency significantly. Energy use in the kitchen can drive up your utility bills, and new green appliances can help lower your energy usage while also improving the long run value of your home. Many appliance makers offer Energy Star certified options which reduce energy use by over 30%, and are paired with contemporary styling for a complete kitchen renovation. When starting to shop for new green options, it's important to factor in the long run energy savings into your budget since you can often upgrade while also saving money in the long run.

Many major manufacturers of contemporary kitchen appliances make green models which provide energy savings and may also qualify for selective rebates. If you're looking to get into more trendy contemporary options you can also explore pressure cookers as well as solar cookers which rely upon natural energy. For most home owners, traditional Energy Star options provide a superior way to save on appliance energy bills. Studies have shown that over 20% of a home's energy use comes from the kitchen, and green upgrades can significantly reduce those statistics.

By making an investment in stylish contemporary kitchen appliances you can also add new options such as trash compactors to reduce waste. When giving your kitchen a new contemporary look, you can also bring your efficiency into the 21st century, which can help defer some of the initial investment costs. Most local stores and electronics retailers now feature full lines of green appliances, which offer you the ability to find the right style, size and efficiency level based upon your personal needs.



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