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A new spin on clothes washer efficiency coming in January 2018

As of January 1, 2018, newly-manufactured clothes washers used in homes, multi-family buildings, and laundromats will be more energy- and water-efficient. For residential washers, the new efficiency standards are the latest in a series of improvements over the last 30 years that have resulted in dramatic decreases in energy and water use.

New walk-in cooler standards will save businesses up to $6000, but some standards are on hold

On Monday, June 5, the first efficiency performance standards will take effect for walk-in coolers and freezers. These standards will yield big savings for the supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, and other businesses that use walk-ins. But additional savings are on hold, waiting for action by the Trump administration.

New Vermont Law Shows How States Can Protect National Efficiency Standards

Vermont has a reputation for innovative energy policy. Today, Governor Phil Scott continued that tradition by signing a law that protects against rollbacks of federal appliance energy efficiency standards.

The Niagara Falls of water savings—efficiency standards

Imagine standing on a sightseeing boat at the foot of Niagara Falls as millions of gallons of water gush over the American Falls, mesmerized by the massive flow and the power of the churning waters. Imagine staying there for 7 months, 2 weeks, and 1 day as the water pours over the falls day after day after day.

Manufacturers are not just meeting, but beating new efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators and freezers

New efficiency standards that took effect today will save money for restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other businesses that use commercial refrigerators and freezers. Manufacturers have introduced new products that not just meet the new standards, but in some cases are significantly more efficient than what the minimum standards require.

Five new energy-saving standards from Barack Obama, but Donald Trump will get the final word

On December 28, 2016, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued five new efficiency standards, culminating a decade of energy efficiency progress that began under President George W. Bush. The new standards will save consumers money, help meet the nation’s energy needs and reduce environmentally harmful emissions, including greenhouse gases.

Pool owners will save $400 each year with consensus efficiency standards

On December 28, 2016, the US Department of Energy issued a direct final rule establishing the first-ever national energy efficiency standards for swimming pool pumps.

DOE adopts negotiated efficiency standards for walk-in coolers

On December 28, 2016, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued new energy efficiency standards for certain types of walk-in cooler and freezer equipment based on an agreement negotiated by a stakeholder working group.

DOE standards improve efficiency for battery backup power

On December 28, 2016, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued new energy efficiency standards for the relatively obscure, but important, class of products know as uninterruptible power supplies or UPS. UPS provide critical protection from outages or fluctuations in electricity supply for sensitive electronic devices, particularly desktop computers (laptops usually have their own batteries built in).