Time For A Step Beyond Energy Star

摘要

It is time to make a change. While Energy Star labeling has made a big difference in consumer awareness of available energy-saving devices, the labeling on electronic consumer items has got to go a step or two further - and there is just no reason not to do it. First, all lamps should be labeled with their lumens as the main specification -not wattage. Lumens must be shown on the packaging in larger text size than wattage. The same philosophy holds for other electric devices - such at vacuum cleaners -that are now purchased based on how many amps they take, the more the better. A federal requirement should be put in place for a measure of suction or dirt pick-up ability to be featured on their packaging and advertising instead of amps.