April 9, 2018

DOE ordered Nortek Global HVAC to pay a $58,800 civil penalty after finding Nortek had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of a certain split-system central air conditioning heat pump.  The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Nortek.

On January 3, 2018, DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Nortek finding that a certain split-system central air conditioning heat pump does not comply with applicable energy conservation standards based on DOE testing.  Nortek was required to notify each person (or company) to whom Nortek distributed the noncompliant products that the product does not meet Federal standards.  In addition, Nortek provided DOE documents and records showing the number of units Nortek distributed and to whom.