Consumer Federation of America notes: Energy costs drain $4,600 from household budgets annually; standards could save nearly $1000.
Listen to the story by Scott Horsley of National Public Radio.
Ambreen Ali of Roll Call discusses how ceiling fan makers have done an about face with regards to efficiency measures.
NRDC blog post by Devra Wang
John Broder of the New York Times writes about delayed efficiency standards and the possibility of a change if nominee is approved.
Climate Progress blog post by Joe Romm
NRDC blog post by Meg Waltner
NRDC blog post by Peter Lehner