Carbon Emissions

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Starts at Home

The topic of climate change is getting more and more attention, and it is not always clear how relevant climate change is to an individual. We want to help customers understand how much or how little they are contributing to the problem and arm them with actions they can take to reduce their own climate …
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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Celebrates ENERGY STAR Day, October 11th

The Home Depot has a long history of partnering with U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program to help our customers save energy, save money, and protect the planet/climate. Our customers play an important role in that effort! So, as we prepare to celebrate ENERGY STAR Day on October 11, we wanted to take a moment to …
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Carbon Emissions

The Home Depot Recognized by ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

The Home Depot has been recognized for the 14th time as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its contributions to energy conservation through customer education and promoting ENERGY STAR products. Because this is the third time in a row that The Home Depot has been recognized as such, ENERGY STAR has recognized us …
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Learn how to choose a room air cleaner or purifier

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How to Choose a Room Air Cleaner

If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, or want to improve the indoor air quality in your home, this guide is for you.
How to Install New Canless Recessed Lighting

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How to Install New “Canless” Recessed Lighting Products

New "canless" recessed lights by Commercial Electric make it easier than ever to get in on the recessed lighting trend.

Carbon Emissions

Seal and Insulate Your Home to Save Energy and Lower Utility Bills

Most of us assume that heating and cooling homes is the work of our HVAC system. But an HVAC system works in tandem with a home’s insulation and envelope, which include the outer walls, windows, doors and other openings. When air leaks through a home’s envelope or is compromised due to under-insulation, HVAC systems must …
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Carbon Emissions

How to Choose a Smart Thermostat

For many homeowners, the go-to method for saving energy and reducing home heating and cooling costs is the programmable thermostat. But there’s a much better way: Meet the smart thermostat. Much more than a timer, these devices are Wi-Fi-enabled and include the latest smart technology, giving them the ability to save energy in a variety …
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Carbon Emissions

ENERGY STAR Products Help You Save on Household Expenses and Emissions

Recently, The Home Depot was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for our ongoing partnership with ENERGY STAR. For over a decade, The Home Depot has worked to promote energy efficiency at home through the use of ENERGY STAR-certified products, exceeding a multi-year goal to help customers …
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