You could have energy labels, much like energy star products receive, but on all products.

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But despite the energy savings, when consumers buy Energy Star products, they often face a bit of sticker shock.

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Energy Star products are supposed to be 30 percent more efficient than standard products, but some still use a lot of power.

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The Scorecard tracks the impact in four key areas, including community giving and volunteer efforts, recycling, store energy performance and sales of Energy Star rated products.

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Both of the products are Energy Star rated, HP says.

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Even though the electronic products met the voluntary standards of ENERGY STAR, this government bureaucracy felt the need to regulate this industry.

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Energy Star, started in 1992, offers a standard for energy efficiency for products such as computers and kitchen appliances.

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