Fill 'er up.Running the dishwasher with a full load makes the most of the energy used. And rather than using the heat-dry, rinse-hold and pre-rinse features, Annie and Luke could use the dishwasher’s air-dry option instead. By making these energy saving changes, they should easily pocket $15.88 over a year’s time.

Air-drying dishes doesn’t cost a thing. But it saves electricity. And if Annie and Luke were to replace their old dishwasher, they should pick an ENERGY STAR® model since it will use 41% less energy than a standard unit. In fact, an ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwasher uses so little energy, it’s more efficient than washing dishes by hand. CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of the AmerenUE Lighting and Appliance Program.

Or CLICK HERE to locate an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher at a participating AmerenUE Retail Partner store near you.