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“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…” quote by Fred Upton
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“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.”

Fred Upton

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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.

Key Takeaway

Collaborate to set realistic, science‑based standards.

Themes

collaboration standards science policy environment

Mood

pragmatic determined

Type

policy technical

When to use this quote

  • energy regulation
  • product design
  • government policy
  • industry standards

Key Concepts

Stakeholder engagement evidence‑based policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can diverse stakeholders reach agreement quickly?
  • What safeguards ensure standards stay up‑to‑date?
A Different Perspective

May limit innovation if consensus stalls.

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