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Cordless Phones, Answering Machines

If all cordless phones, answering machines, and cordless phone/answering machine combination units sold in the U.S. this year were ENERGY STAR, we would prevent over 650 million pounds of air pollution -- the equivalent of taking over 7,000 cars off the road.

PROGRAM link CountryMAX Standby
CECUS (California only) If uses an external power supply, must meet mandatory levels.
Energy Star US + Int'l partners

3.3 W (w/SST 3.6 W)
Combo Units: 4 W (w/SST 5.1 W)
Additional Handsets: 1.5 W

UNDER REVISION. View current proposal.

Note: Please refer to individual program specifications for latest standby requirements.

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