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Product categories must contribute significant energy savings nationwide.
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Qualified products must deliver the features and performance demanded by consumers, in addition to increased energy efficiency.
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If the qualified product costs more than a conventional, less-efficient counterpart, purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency through utility bill savings, within a reasonable period of time.
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Energy efficiency can be achieved through broadly available, non-proprietary technologies offered by more than one manufacturer.
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Product energy consumption and performance can be measured and verified with testing.
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Labeling would effectively differentiate products and be visible for purchasers.
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