Friday, September 10th, 2010

How To Rate Energy Star?

US EPA/DOE image.

Many shoppers look for the Energy Star seal when choosing appliances. But is it time for the program to tighten its standards? A recent survey by Consumer Reports found that over 35% of all products sold in certain categories were awarded the Energy Star rating -- and that while there were savings to be realized by buying more energy efficient devices, larger savings could be attained by making other changes. We'll find out more.

Guests

Celia Kuperszmid-Lehrman
Deputy Home Editor, Consumer Reports
Yonkers, New York

Jerry Simmons
Director, Solid State Lighting Science
Energy Frontier Research Center
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Related Links

• Energy Star
• Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog: DOE reports on new Energy Star verification testing
• NPR: Some 'Energy Star' Appliances May Not Be That Green

Segment produced by:Christopher Intagliata

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