New federal energy efficiency standards for power supplies of electronics such as smartphones, laptop computers, and electric toothbrushes that plug in to wall outlets will be up to one-third more efficient than current standards.
The standards are projected to save consumers $300 million a year in electricity costs and prevent 47 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 30 years.
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