Battery Charger Systems New Standards in California
California Energy Commission Press Release:
January 12, 2012
Energy Commission Plugs in Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Appliances First-in-the-Nation Rules Will Save Consumers Over $300 Million Annually
SACRAMENTO - California just got smarter about saving energy for consumers and businesses.
The California Energy Commission today approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices.
“When you consider powering California's plugged-in lifestyle, these new efficiency standards will save consumers money and energy," said Energy Commission Chair Dr. Robert Weisenmiller. "The standards will reduce the wasted electricity from powering our day-to-day appliances by
40 percent and help California meet its strategic climate policy goals.
Once again, California is setting the standard for energy efficiency, keeping the state’s dominance as the most energy efficient state per capita.”
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