with Energy Star lighting fixtures that coordinates to increase overall energy efficiency in the home.
Energy Star rated ceiling fans are a great way to add style and comfort to a room. A ceiling fan may be used in the summer months to cool you down and in the winter months to push warm air down from the ceiling and closer to the living area. Energy Star rated fans are more energy efficient than standard ceiling fans.
How Much Energy Does an Energy Star Rated Fan Conserve?
Although actual energy savings will vary based on local climate conditions and energy rates, ceiling fan models that receive the Energy Star rating use approximately half the amount of electricity that a standard fan would use. Energy Star rated fans move air 20% more efficiently than standard ceiling fans.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the use of an Energy Star rated ceiling fan can save you $15-20 per year on utility bills, plus any additional air conditioning or heating savings you may gain when your fan is operated properly.
What Makes an Energy Star Fan Approved by Energy Star Gov?
Energy Star approved ceiling fans come equipped with improved motors and blade designs that make the fan run more efficiently. To increase the fans efficiency, and your savings, remember to add Energy Star qualified lighting. Energy Star lighting is both more efficient and longer lasting than standard lighting.
There are stringent requirements that a ceiling fan must meet in order to be qualified as an Energy Star rated fan. They are based on:
- air flow efficiency as measured by CFM/Watt
- the convenient adjustment of air speed by control such as is possible through the use of a pull chain, wall-mounted switch, or a remote control
- a minimum warranty of 30 years on the motor and 1 year on all other fan components
- Packaging that includes the Energy Star mark, amount of air flow and power consumption, and air flow efficiency at each speed High, Medium, and Low
New and Exciting Energy Star Ceiling Fan Styles
DelMar Designs offers many new Energy Star ceiling fan styles that will save you money without giving up style. Energy Star rated fans at DelMar Designs are available from the following manufacturers:
Each manufacturer offers a unique style that is sure to complement the decor in your home while saving energy.
