Commemorate Earth Day (April 22) by purchasing Energy Star products. Not only will you aid the prevention of global warming, you'll save cash on your energy bill and potentially become eligible for tax credits. As the frontrunner fighting wasteful power consumption, the Energy Star program has united manufacturers from 50 product categories and led the promotion of energy efficiency since its creation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992. Americans saved an astounding $12 billion in energy costs and stopped the release of billions of greenhouse-gas pounds as a result of the program in 2005 alone. Envision the ecological and financial savings you'll earn with each new Energy Star item you own. It's a win-win situation, so use this guiltless shopping guide to start saving energy for Earth's sake.

Energy Star qualified electronics:

• televisions
• DVD players
• VCRs
• combination units
• digital video recorders
• cordless phones
• home audio
• computer monitors
• desktop computers
• laptops
• ink jet printers
• laser printers
• scanners
• multifunction devices

Energy Star qualified major appliances:

• refrigerators
• freezers
• dishwashers

Energy Star qualified heating and cooling items:

• air conditioners
• humidifiers and dehumidifiers
• ceiling fans

Energy Star qualified lighting:

• light bulbs

Shop to save energy for Earth Day!