The Federal Trade Commission’s Appliance Labeling Rule helps consumers comparison shop for energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and plumbing products. The Rule requires manufacturers of most major home appliances to attach labels that provide an estimate of the product's energy consumption or energy efficiency. These familiar yellow-and-black EnergyGuide labels also show the highest and lowest energy consumption or efficiency estimates of similar appliance models. The Rule also requires energy disclosures for certain lighting products and water use labeling for certain plumbing products.

FTC's Rulemaking on the Effectiveness of Energy Labeling

FTC's Labeling Requirements for Ceiling Fans
[Final Rule] [Proposed Rule Notice] [Public Comments]