Air Quote by Fred Upton
“Our work on light bulbs wasn't an arbitrary mandate. We didn't just pick a standard out of the air, or look for a catchy sounding standard like 25 by 2025 not based in science or feasibility. Instead, we worked with both industry and environmental groups to come up with a standard that made sense and was doable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Energy Standards, 2015
The standard was created through collaboration with industry and environmental groups, not arbitrarily chosen, ensuring practicality and scientific basis.
In simple terms: Standard set by cooperation, not random choice.
Collaborate to set realistic, science‑based standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- energy regulation
- product design
- government policy
- industry standards
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diverse stakeholders reach agreement quickly?
- What safeguards ensure standards stay up‑to‑date?
May limit innovation if consensus stalls.