3.1.7 Adopting Policies to Accelerate Turnover and Penetration of Efficient Appliances

LPDD Recommendation: “Congress and the executive branch should promote federal programs to encourage the acceleration of energy-efficient appliances into the market. States should develop their own 'cash-for-clunkers' style programs for appliances."

Cash for Clunkers

Provided consumers a voucher for trading in an older and less fuel-efficient vehicle and purchasing a more efficient one.