MYTH: Proposed standards on dishwashers will leave dishes less clean.
DOE disputes claims that proposed standards on dishwashers would impact their effectiveness or result in longer wash times. In fact, the agency has adopted a cleaning test in its test procedure to help ensure that valid energy and water ratings produce clean dishes. DOE estimates the proposed standards will result in 0.31 quads of energy savings and 240 billion gallons of water corresponding to 12.5 million metric tons of CO2 over 30 years of shipments.
When you look past the misleading rhetoric, you’ll see that these proposals are intended for nothing more than promoting innovation and increasing energy efficiency without sacrificing the reliability and performance that Americans have come to expect and rely on.
The Department of Energy will continue to ensure Americans have access to safe, efficient, and affordable home appliances. To help Americans save energy and save money, the agency has established the Energy Savings Hub to connect consumers to historic tax credits and forthcoming rebates that may help bring down energy costs or the cost of an electric vehicle.
Official news published at https://www.energy.gov/articles/addressing-misinformation-doe-appliance-standards
