Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Energy Star Program - Real or Fiction?

Apparently, manufacturers could make claims without establishing any proof through tests. (Now lab tests and results are required for review.)

The GAO (General Accounting Office) reported earlier in 2010 that they were able to get alot of "phony" products certified including a gasoline powered alarm clock.

Source:  Marietta Daily Journal, 4-15-2010, 7B

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