For limited kitchen space look at Under sink dishwashers

[mrboilwash]

These aren`t Energy Star qualified

Which brings up another question. As we all know restrictions are getting harder and harder to obtain the blue Energy Star label. On the other hand it seems like there are no restrictions at all for the yellow Energy Guide lable.
I wonder if all that "bean counters" in the goverment don`t give a s**t about water and energy use as long as an appliance doesn`t apply for Energy Star ?

Is Energy Star really an obligation for new appliances or is it only market driven ? (Not enough demand for water and energy hogs)
Or is there an exeptional rule for anything less than a full size appliance ?
I`d really like to know.

 

[lordkenmore]

Under sink is an interesting idea. Especially since that area is a wasteland most of the time. (Seriously, I don't think I've known anyone who has stored more than cleaning supplies down there. Although I think my mother might have had a few broken appliances hidden in a dark corner under the corner counter area.)

It won't work for me--I think I was one who mentioned space issues--since I rent...

 

[combo52]

All Appliances Sold In The US Must Meet Energy Usage

Targets, only appliances that exceed energy targets by a certain amount can get an ES label.

 

ALL Appliances sold that are subject to energy standards [ and DWs along with most other major appliances are ] today are far better than appliances in terms of overall energy usage, often in appliances such as Frost Free Refs by as much as 3 or 4 times better in electricity usage alone.