Salem--The
Oregon Senate voted 21 to 7 today in favor of a bill
to require certain appliances to meet minimum energy efficiency
standards. SB 375 would require manufacturers of six appliances --
including DVD players, audio products, and hot tubs -- to ensure that
their products use less energy.
"Energy efficiency is the
cheapest and fastest way to cut our dependence on fossil fuels and cut
global warming pollution," said Jeremiah Baumann, an advocate for
Environment Oregon.
The bill will save enough electricity by 2020
to power 10,000 Oregon households. It passed the House June 11th with several amendments, and the Senate vote means the bill now goes to the Governor's desk.
