Energy star water factor question

[suburbanmd]

US gov't energy "mandates" aren't mandator

I just found the link below, which confirms what I've been suspecting: US-market washers' increasingly parsimonious water and energy usage is because of tax credits, not government mandate. Plenty of buyers would probably be willing to shell out an extra $200-$250 for a washer that does what they want. But the market hasn't developed, because no one realizes there could be a choice.

http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/cpque...2f&refer=&r_n=hr214.110&item=&sel=TOC_302258&

 

[launderess]

Yeabut

Consumers have been brain-washed into seeking out the "Energy Star" information. Also states are starting to get into the act with their own energy/water restrictions. California probably will lead the way, and other western states may follow. This probably isn't a bad thing as drought conditions seem to be getting worse, not better.