The Appliance and Equipment Standards program publishes documents that support product rulemakings, as well as semi-annual reports to Congress, technical reports, and presentations.
Section 141 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires the Department of Energy to issue an initial report and semi-annual reports thereafter to describe its rulemaking schedule and plan for implementing the schedule. The initial report was published on January 31, 2006, and has been updated semi-annually since. The initial and all subsequent reports are listed below, with the most recent first.
- Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2021)
- 23rd Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activites (July 2019)
- 22nd Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activites (December 2018)
- 21st Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activites (February 2018)
- 20th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2016)
- 19th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2016)
- 18th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2015)
- 17th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2015)
- 16th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings -- Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2014)
- 15th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2014)
- 14th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2013)
- 13th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2013)
- 12th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2012)
- 11th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2012)
- 10th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2011)
- 9th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2010)
- 8th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2010)
- 7th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2009)
- 6th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2009)
- 5th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2008)
- 4th Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2008)
- 3rd Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2007)
- 2nd Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (February 2007)
- 1st Semi-Annual Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings – Implementation Report: Energy Conservation Standards Activities (August 2006)
- Report to Congress on Appliance Energy-Efficiency Rulemakings (January 2006)
Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, March 26, 2026)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, (October 17, 2024)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, (August 28, 2023)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, (March 7, 2022)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, (August 25, 2021)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Cost of Energy, Federal Register, (August 14, 2020)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, (March 8, 2019)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 83 FR 17811 (April 24, 2018)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 82 FR 21213 (May 5, 2017)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 81 FR 15513 (March 23, 2016)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 80 FR 52039 (August 27, 2015)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 79 FR 15111 (March 18, 2014)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 78 FR 17648 (March 25, 2013)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 77 FR 24940 (April 26, 2012)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 76 FR 13168 (March 10, 2011)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 75 FR 13123 (March 18, 2010)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 74 FR 26675 (June 3, 2009)
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy, Federal Register, 73 FR 11406 (March 3, 2008)
Miscellaneous
- Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking Peer Review, submitted March 2007
- Report entitled, "North American Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling," December 12, 2002
- FY 2003 Priority Setting Summary Report and Action Proposed
- Marginal Energy Prices Final Report, July, 1999. This report responds to a recommendation from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Advisory Committee on Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards. RECS 97 Update
- Appliance Standards Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers Compliance Certification and Enforcement Training. October 1, 2019
- Appliance and Equipment Standards: Intro to Certification and Compliance (English & Chinese)
- DOE Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Overview for Retail Industry Leaders Association, August 23, 2016.
- Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council Webinar: Proposed Approach For Energy Efficiency Standards. January 12, 2015.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: DOE Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Overview for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Room Air Conditioners, Clothes Washers, Clothes Dryers, and Dishwashers. October 6, 2014.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: DOE Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Overview for Plumbing Products, April 17, 2014
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Appliance Standards Program Schedule Review and Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Overview and Update, The Air-Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration Institute's Annual Meeting, November 14, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Appliance Standards Program Schedule Review and Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement Overview and Update, the Energy-Efficiency Advocacy Groups, October 26, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Walk-in Coolers and Freezers – Testing and CCE Overview, August 30, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: CEA – External Power Supplies CCE Overview and Update, June 28, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Update and Overview of DOE Rulemakings for ASHRAE 90.1 Equipment, June 26, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: IAPMO/PMI CCE Overview and Update, June 24, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: AHAM CCE Overview and Update, June 7, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: NEMA Lighting CCE Overview and Update, May 25, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: NEMA Distribution Transformers CCE Overview and Update, May 24, 2011.
- Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment: CCE Overview and Update – Given at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute's Annual Meeting, April 13, 2011.
- Appliance Standards Update and Review of Certification, Compliance and Enforcement – Given at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition on Monday, January 31, 2011, in Las Vegas, NV