On Wednesday, 1 November 2017 21:39:28 UTC, wrote:
NT:

Most?, Washing machines & dishwashers yes, what else?
Wallwarts & TVs have quiescent power limits, but I don't remember any efficiency requirement.

Freezers, refrigerators, dryers, furnaces & ACs, anything with a motor... all currently have or will have efficiency goals (requirements may be the wrong term) in order to get that coveted "Energy Star" logo.. and yes they seem silly in many cases. Manufacturers feel pressured to display that "Energy Star" logo.... but it does add cost and complexity, and does not generally contribute to reliability.

refrigeration & boilers yes, we don't have AC to any significant extent here. But items with motors aren't regulated afaik. Food processor, blender, soup maker, numerous power tools, vacuum cleaners, I don't see them boast any sort of energy sipping approval here. Or microwaves.


NT