Online retailers accused of failing to explain energy performance of products

Jessica Shankleman
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Major new survey reveals how internet shoppers could be missing key energy efficiency information when buying white goods

Internet shoppers could be being denied the opportunity to purchase the most energy efficient products because online retailers are largely failing to provide customers with the right energy use information....

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