Not all green is bad. Depending on how one looks at it. We purchased energy efficient appliances for our home. And I do mean all of them. The washer is also a low water appliance using less than half of what a standard washer requires. Our home is also rated as a 4 star energy efficient home. Our home is 3500 square feet. Our electric bill last month was $47.00. This is a family of four. The central air was in use. Our last home at 1000 square feet running the central air for the month would average $300.00 for the month. Obviously less was required of the generating plant to run our home for the month. Perhaps working towards educating the end user with the technology we have today is the best answer for now.