Appliances that are energy efficient usually cost a few extra bucks, but you can save a lot of money in electricity bills. Next time you are buying a refrigerator or stove, check out their EnergyGuide label to see if the appliance is energy efficient and how it compares to other appliances in its class.

You should be able to find an EnergyGuide label on any energy-using product that is subject to the federal government's minimum efficiency standards. To find out how to interpret the information you find on the EnergyGuide, you can look at this Web site from the California Energy Commission.