Go Green Tip of the Day: 6/11: Get an Engergy Star Air Conditioner

Buy an Energy Star-certified air conditioner, and you'll see substantial savings in energy bills, as well as high quality.

When the heat is sweltering, cooling costs really add up across the country, so maximizing energy efficiency is a great way to decrease our carbon footprint -- and relieve stress on the over-taxed power grid.

These days, many families also find that every energy dollar counts. Room air conditioners must be at least 10% more efficient than typical models to achieve Energy Star, and central air must be at least 14%.