DOE enforces the energy and water conservation regulations established by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Appliance Standards Program to ensure that residential, commercial and industrial equipment deliver the energy and cost savings required by law. Manufacturers (including importers) are required to certify that the products distributed in the U.S. comply with the energy and water conservation standards. The enforcement office reviews manufacturers’ compliance with certification requirements. This program ensures that manufacturers provide the government with information demonstrating compliance with United States law.
DOE ordered Electrolux North America, Inc. to pay a $20,000 civil penalty after finding Electrolux had failed to certify that certain models of refrigerator-freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Distinctive Appliances Distributing, Inc. to pay a $16,000 civil penalty after finding Distinctive Appliances had failed to certify that certain models of Fhiaba-brand refrigerator-freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation sta...
DOE ordered The Legacy Companies to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding Legacy had failed to certify that refrigerator Maxx-Ice brand basic model MCR3U complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered LG Electronics USA, Inc. to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding LG had failed to certify that various refrigerator-freezer basic models comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Bull Outdoor Products, Inc. to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding Bull had failed to certify that refrigerator basic model BC-130 complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Curtis International, Ltd. to pay a $5,800 civil penalty after finding Curtis had failed to certify that refrigerator-freezer basic model FR9211 complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corporation paid $12,000 after failing to certify that certain refrigerator-freezers comply with energy standards.
DOE ordered Cal Flame to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding Cal Flame had failed to certify that refrigerator basic model BBQ09849P-H complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Fagor America, Inc. to pay a $6,500 civil penalty after finding Fagor America had failed to certify that certain models of cooking products comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered BSH Home Appliances Corporation to pay a $12,000 civil penalty after finding BSH Home Appliances had failed to certify that certain models of cooking products comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.