http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apwashington_story.asp?category=1153&slug=Ceiling%20Fans
"Ceiling fans, when their generally inefficient lights are included, use
about as much or more energy each year as refrigerators, dishwashers and
window air conditioners...."
"Maryland has passed a standard that would reduce ceiling fan energy use by
about a third."