Standards in the News

9/23/2013
Overriding Common Sense: An Attack on Energy Efficiency Standards

Efficiency standards have a long record as a commonsense way to save money for consumers and provide important societal benefits at the same time. Source: ACEEE blog

9/23/2013
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Clothes Washers and Dishwashers to Save Consumers Billions on Energy Bills

DOE press release

9/23/2013
Global Energy Ministers vow to embrace energy efficiency standards

Secretary Chu on appliance standards at international meeting: "The participating governments have already implemented more than 60 appliance standards that have saved 600 Twh or equivalent to 200 mid-sized power stations." Article by James Murray, businessGreen

9/23/2013
The Mega Trillion Dollar Jackpot: Appliance Efficiency Standards Have Saved Consumers Big Bucks, And Even Bigger Savings are on the Way

News from the NRDC blog

9/23/2013
Calfornia Energy Commission Plugs in Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Appliances

First-in-the-Nation Rules Will Save Consumers Over $300 Million Annually