Consumers in the Wringer

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the regulations issued by the Bill Clinton administration in the United States with regard to efficiency standards of clothes washers are discussed. The regulations issued by the Department of Energy are aimed at lowering fuel energy costs.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Washing Machines, Household Laundry Equipment Manufacturing, Household laundry equipment, Energy Conservation-Appliances, Environmental aspects, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Appliances, Cleaning machinery and appliances industry, Cleaning equipment industry, Energy conservation, Washing-machines

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The "Backdoor Btu Tax"

Article Abstract:

The plans of the Clinton administration to introduce a Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act are examined, with focus on the likelihood of the increased cost of producing energy being passed on to the consumer as a backdoor tax.

Usage, Taxation, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy, Electricity

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Do environmental regulations increase economic efficiency?

Article Abstract:

Environmental regulation brings raised costs, but can also be a good business opportunity for some firms. Some observers believe that regulation encourages cost-reducing innovation, thus boosting profits.

Economic aspects, Environmental policy

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