Alaska Conservation Solutions

Background

Running your dishwasher uses both electricity and hot water, so the less you run it, the more you will save on both your electricity and water heating bills. Consumer report has also stated that pre-rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher does not necessarily help make them cleaner. By not pre-rinsing your dishes, around 20 gallons of water could be saved during each dishwasher cycle. (Source: Vanity Fair, April 2006) The Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy states that using a dishwasher actually uses up less water than washing dishes by hand! (Source: EERE)

Carbon Savings

200 pounds of carbon each year. (Source: stopglobalwarming.org)

Take Action Now!

 Consider replacing your old dishwasher with one that is Energy Star certified.  Energy Star dishwashers use less water and less electricity than regular models.  Visit the Energy Star website for more info on different models and locations in Alaska where you can purchase an Energy Star dishwasher.