One of the easiest ways consumers can reduce their electric bills is to replace their old plug-in gadgets and appliances with new energy-efficient ones. People happily-and voluntarily-stood in lines outside appliance stores on the last day states issued Energy Star-qualified appliance rebates. But remove consumer choice by mandating energy efficiency, and a notable amount of Americans will tell you, "Don't screw with my lightbulbs." The complaints go all the way up to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who has heard it at home.
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