The European Commission has issued rules banning the sale of stovetops, ovens, and cooking hoods that do not meet new energy efficiency requirements. The new rules are expected to save customers who replace inefficient appliances about $57 per year. Industry groups were consulted throughout the rulemaking process and welcomed the changes, but critics have attacked the broader policy, known as ecodesign. The rules went into effect February 20. For the full story, see http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/02/18/us-eu-energy-ovens-idUKKBN0LM1KW20150218.