The Energy Star program is riddled with fraud[0]. (Have you ever seen a modern appliance that wasn't "Energy Star Certified"?) [0] http://www.gao.gov/products

The Energy Star program is riddled with fraud[0]. (Have you ever seen a modern appliance that wasn't "Energy Star Certified"?) [0] http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-470 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-470 "GAO's investigation shows that Energy Star is for the most part a self-certification program vulnerable to fraud and abuse. GAO obtained Energy Star certifications for 15 bogus products, including a gas-powered alarm clock."