The California Energy Commission approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices.
“When you consider powering California’s plugged-in lifestyle, these new efficiency standards will save consumers money and energy,” said Energy Commission Chair Dr. Robert Weisenmiller. "The standards will reduce the wasted electricity from powering our day-to-day appliances by 40 percent and help California meet its strategic climate policy goals. Once again, California is setting the standard for energy efficiency, keeping the state’s dominance as the most energy efficient state per capita."