Appliances

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a case study that looks at various home appliances built in the United States during the year 2002. It looks for differences in efficiency and other resources and compares capabilities and competitions among other countries. The paper presents each factor and shows a possible solution for consumers as a guide to help save cost as well as follow federal guidelines.

Table of Contents:
Case Study
Appliance Resources
Appliance Capabilities
Appliance Competencies
Solutions
Discussion

From the Paper:

"It seems that appliances are used at enormous rates within homes in the United States. Yet, the energy needed to consume is higher when consumers use the appliances regularly. The appliances have changed drastically over the years to follow federal guidelines to save energy, be more efficient in terms of long lasting, comparison shopping at various stores as well as on-line, and consistent competition from manufacturers and retailers."
"For example, the manufacturer Philips, which may be considered as the leader in digital demonstrations and wireless connectivity, gave way to new visions: Connected Home. According to Philips new forefront, the Connected Home will address consumers to use more home appliances, broadband and future technological developments. In definition, "Connected Home is made up of a broadband connection to the outside world and two or more devices connected together and to the outside world via a wired or wireless home network" ("Philips")."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bergstrom, R. (1992). What's Ahead for Appliances. Production, 45(2), 28-34.
• Department of Energy. (1998). Office of Energy Efficiency, Capabilities and Renewable Energy: Energy Conservation Program for Consumer products: Requirements for Residential Appliances: Final Rule. Federal Register, 63(52), 13308-13309.
• Domestic Electrical Appliances in the United States. (1998, March 18). Euromonitor International. Retrieved September 12, 2006, from <http://www.euromonitor.com/research_methodology.aspx>
• Philips outlines blueprints for Connected Home. (2003, January 23). Philips. Retrieved September 12, 2006, from <http://www.newscenter.philips.com/about/news/speeches presentations/section-13577/article-2682.html>
• Shepard, M. (1987). Appliance Efficiency on the Fast Track. EPRI Journal, 181(20), 33-41.

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