Today the Federal Trade Commission has completed amendments to the agency’s Energy Labeling Rule after a public comment period. The amendments organize the Rule’s product descriptions to make it easier for stakeholders to identify relevant covered products, particularly for categories (such as lighting) that contain several different product types and exemptions. The amendments also divide […]
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FTC Approves Updates to Energy Labeling Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Energy Labeling Rule by updating comparability range and cost information for several products, including dishwashers, furnaces, pool heaters and room air conditioners. The Rule seeks to help consumers consider the energy cost of consumer products by requiring yellow EnergyGuide labels on certain appliances and other products. The labels […]
FTC Approves Energy Labeling Rule Changes and Seeks Comment on Others
The Federal Trade Commission has approved amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to improve access to energy labels online and improve labels for refrigerators, ceiling fans, central air conditioners, and water heaters. The Rule helps consumers consider the energy cost of consumer products by requiring yellow EnergyGuide labels on certain appliances to help consumers compare […]
FTC Approves Changes to Energy Labeling Rule and Proposes Others
The Federal Trade Commission has amended the Energy Labeling Rule, which requires manufacturers to attach yellow EnergyGuide labels to certain appliances. The amendments require expanded coverage of the Lighting Facts label, enhanced durability of appliance labels, and improved plumbing disclosure requirements. The EnergyGuide labels required under the Rule for most products provide consumers with an […]
FTC Proposes Improvements to Energy Labels for Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a variety of proposed changes to its Energy Labeling Rule affecting labels for light bulbs, appliances, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, refrigerators, and furnaces. Under the Rule, manufacturers must attach yellow EnergyGuide labels to certain products, stating an annual operating cost and an energy consumption rating, […]
FTC Updates Energy Labeling Rule To Reflect Energy Department TV Testing Procedure
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing final amendments to its Energy Labeling Rule so that its television testing and reporting requirements conform to a new Department of Energy (DOE) test procedure. The final amendments replace the Rule’s reference to the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR test with the new DOE test. The Energy Labeling Rule […]
FTC Proposes Revisions to Energy Labeling Rule To Reflect New Energy Department TV Testing Procedure
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing changes to its Energy Labeling Rule so that its television testing and reporting requirements conform with a new Department of Energy test procedure published in October. Under the Energy Labeling Rule, manufacturers must attach yellow EnergyGuide labels stating an annual operating cost and an energy consumption rating, and a […]