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Office of Inspector General

Report: ENERGY STAR Label Needs to Assure Superior Energy Conservation Performance

Report #11-P-0010October 28, 2010

What We Found

EPA’s implementation of the ENERGY STAR program has become inconsistent with the program’s authorized purpose: to achieve environmental benefits by identifying and promoting energy-efficient products and practices that meet the highest energy conservation standards.

Report Materials​​

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