- Author
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McGuire, B. J.
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Vadelund, E. A.
- Title
- Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation: Annual Report for Calendar Year 1974.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 75-660
February 1975
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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energy conservation; marking; household goods; specifications; marketing; standardization; quality assurance; air conditioners; refrigerators; freezers
- Abstract
- The Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation was established in response to an April 18, 1973 Presidential directive. Final procedures for the program became effective October 26, 1973. Only major energy consuming household appliances and equipment are covered. Purposes of the program are to encourage manufacturers to place energy efficiency labels on their appliances and to encourage consumers to use this information in making purchase decisions. Specifications containing labeling requirements for each type of product are developed by NBS with assistance from consumers, retailers, manufacturers and interested Federal agencies. During the first full year of program operation, final specifications for labeling room air conditioners and proposed specifications for labeling refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers were issued. Two consumer information pamphlets were published and other consumer information and education activities were undertaken. Labeling specifications for water heaters, clothes washers and dryers, and ranges and ovens were under development.