Isn't Al Gore's monthly electric bill in the thousands?!?!? geesh

Helps the utility bill stay down

once again the power bill sees results but the actual appliance is more expensive

I already talked about the mercury in the "friendly" light bulbs. I am not that impressed with the other stuff.

more to save money on utilities.

I don't necessarily look for it, but most of the newer appliances I've purchased probably fall in this category.

When I bought my condo, it had a fridge, stove and dishwasher in various states of advancing age.

Budgetary considerations did not permit immediate replacement.  However, when the fridge woke me up one night with a profound gurgling sigh like a dying sheep, followed by expelling a puddle on the floor, I replaced it with a more energy efficient unit. 

The stove, which burns so much power that the utility company sends me Christmas cards, will be the next to go.

The new appliances may be energy efficient, but wont have that much of a life span compared to your old ones.

I don't buy too many products too often that are energy rated, but when I do, I try to always go with the most energy efficient models. Since there is a choice, there's not reason not to try to spend a little extra up front. The last appliance I bought was a washing machine. I waited for the most energy efficient model to go on sale and ended up paying less than an equivalent model that was not as energy efficient.

It is sometimes difficult to do this, as most of the energy-saving appliances on the market are more expensive than other products. It does save money in the long-term, but many people can't afford to make this short-term investment. However, if you can afford it, then why not?

This just makes good sense.It saves you money,and it curbs pollution and waste.

Now that I'm starting to buy appliances and stuff, yeah, I'll consider buying stuff that is more energy-efficient. It won't be the ONLY consideration, but it'd be a big consideration.

Absolutely. There is almost no additional cost, if any, and there are plenty of such products on the market. There;s no excuse not to so this when available.