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 Royal Centurion, Inc., to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding Royal Centurion had failed to certify that certain models of dehumidifiers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered CNA International Inc. d/b/a MC Appliance Corporation to pay a $8,000 civil penalty after finding MC Appliance had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Danby Products to pay a $9,900 civil penalty after finding Danby had failed to certify that certain models of refrigerators and freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.
DOE ordered Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P. to pay an $8,000 civil penalty after finding Goodman Manufacturing had failed to certify that certain room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.
DOE ordered Sunpentown International Inc. to pay a $12,160 civil penalty after finding Sunpentown had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Paragon Sales Co., Inc., to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Paragon Sales had failed to certify that certain models of Liebherr residential freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Electrolux North America to pay a $6,500 civil penalty after finding Electrolux had failed to certify that certain dishwashers comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.
DOE ordered Almo Corporation to pay a $6,500 civil penalty after finding Almo had failed to certify that certain models of residential refrigerators comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Manitowoc Foodservice to pay an $6,000 civil penalty after finding Manitowoc Foodservice had failed to certify that Manitowoc walk-in coolers and freezers (WICFs) and their components comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.
DOE ordered International Refrigeration Products to pay an $8,000 civil penalty after finding International Refrigeration had failed to certify that certain room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.