Thursday, September 25, 2008

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From dishwashers and washing machines to computers and televisions, more than 50 different types of products are covered under the Energy Star program. But Consumer Reports' tests show the Energy Star doesn't always signal the biggest energy savings or money savings.Consumer Reports found problems with the Energy Star program and its test protocol that can result in manufacturers labeling their products more energy-efficient than they are when you really use them.Consumer Reports' tests found big discrepancies with two newer French-door refrigerators. Samsung says a refrigerator, which qualifies for an Energy Star, consumes an estimated 540 kilowatt-hours per year. But Consumer Reports' tests, which are more demanding than Energy Star to better reflect real-life use, show the refrigerator uses 890 kilowatt-hours per year. And LG says a refrigerator, which also has an Energy Star, uses an estimated 547 kilowatt-hours per year. But Consumer Reports' tougher tests show energy use could be more than double that.But not all Energy Star information is so far afield. Maytag says this newer French-door refrigerator uses an estimated 547 kilowatt-hours per year. Consumer Reports tests show 565 kilowatt-hours per year.Federal officials have acknowledged that test procedures have not kept pace with technology




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