A green dental practice includes energy efficient appliances

Energy Star, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy program designed to promote energy efficient products and practices, recently awarded Whirlpool Corp. with its 2009 Sustained Excellence Award. The award recognizes Whirlpool for offering consumers energy and water-efficient appliances through its portfolio of brands.

In 2009 ADA Business Resources began endorsing Whirlpool鈥攖he leading provider of energy-efficient appliances such as dishwashers, washers, dryers and refrigerators鈥攆or use by ADA members. Whirlpool’s Energy Star appliances help dentists keep their dental practices “green” while also saving them money.

According to the EPA/DOE, appliances carrying the Energy Star label use 20-30 percent less energy than other appliances. The EPA estimates that Energy Star products save billions in energy costs every year. Newer appliances are more efficient than ever鈥攗sing at least 15 percent less energy than required by current federal standards and 40 percent less than conventional 2001 models.

Energy Star estimates that dentists can save over one-third (or about $700 per year) in their homes and practices without sacrificing features, style or comfort with the newer generation of appliances.

As a part of the VIPLINK Program, ADA members can order online or via Whirlpool’s consultants who can walk dentists through the purchase process and even set up professional delivery and installation for their practices or homes. To find out more about the VIPLINK Program by Whirlpool Corp. or any of the other dozen products and services endorsed for ADA members, visit www.adabusinessresources.com.