By Molly Samuel
The California Energy Commission is considering requiring some appliances and consumer electronics to operate more efficiently. The agency is looking at new standards for a wide range of devices, from computers and game consoles to toilets.
The California Energy Commission has regulated appliance efficiency since the 1970s; it has jurisdiction over both energy and water use.
Commissioner Andrew McAllister says the rules are good for the economy, and for the environment.
“They save consumers money. We only put in place regulations that are cost-effective in the sense that they save much more energy and money than they cost to
Source: KQED Radio News
Source: KQED Radio News