ENERGY STAR is a government-backed symbol for energy efficiency administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It provides simple, credible, and unbiased information to consumers and businesses to make well-informed decisions about energy-efficient products and practices. The program covers a wide range of areas including products, existing homes, new homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants, and has had significant real-world impacts such as saving electricity, reducing energy costs, and achieving greenhouse gas reductions. ENERGY STAR also works through a powerful partnership with thousands of organizations to promote energy efficiency and environmental protection.