WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. As part of the Obama Administration’s focus on taking sensible steps to save families money while also reducing energy consumption, the Department of Energy yesterday announced common-sense energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers that will save consumers $20 billion in energy and water costs. The new standards for both clothes washers and dishwashers were informed by important feedback from manufacturers, consumer groups and environmental advocates, producing significant savings while…
