Energy efficiency in the European union

Encouraged by the European Union labeling scheme for energy-efficient appliances, manufacturers in Europe are bring out lines of more efficient products that showcase new technologies. This article provides an overview both to the history of energy efficient appliances in the EU and highlights of the Domotechnica 1997 marketing show, including details of major energy efficiency improvements in refrigerators, clothes washers, clothes dryers, freezers, and dishwashers. 2 figs.