From The Experts
Most Energy Efficient Appliances
Have you seen this label yet?
This year the Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a new classification of Energy Star called “Most Efficient”. Energy Star is a collaborative program between the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy. The program has been criticized because it operates on good-faith with manufacturers. Essentially the manufacturers perform all of the testing to qualify a product as energy star and then submit the test to the rating agency for approval. No independent testing required.
The new classification of “Most Efficient”, will change all of that. Phase 1 of the new testing process will require… Read More
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