Our government is very slow at
updating appliance efficiency standards.
Not exact matches
Many more are in the works: DOE is currently drafting
updated efficiency standards for about a dozen other
appliances, including water heaters, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and refrigerators.
The result was a package of legislative provisions that codified consensus agreements to
update certain existing
appliance standards, to adopt new
appliance standards, and to improve the overall functioning of DOE's
efficiency standards program.
California has joined fourteen other states in a lawsuit against the Department of Energy over the DOE's alleged failure to
update its energy
efficiency standards for household and commercial
appliances.
Living room and dining room combo,
Updated Kitchen with eating area and SS
appliances, Large master bedroom with a walk - in closet and a master bath, Landry in the Unit with High - end washer and dryer (high
efficiency with steam wash and dryer).
You could also consider replacing one or two
appliances with new ones that have high energy -
efficiency ratings,
updating your floor or countertops and applying a fresh coat of paint.
Appliances get
updated or replaced due to improvements in
efficiency.