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 Living Direct, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Living Direct had failed to certify that certain models of dishwashers, refrigerator-freezers and freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Elmira Stove Works to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Elmira Stove Works had failed to certify that certain models of refrigerator-freezers comply with the applicable energy conservation standard.
DOE ordered Nationwide Industries, Inc., d/b/a Banner Faucets to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Nationwide Industries had failed to certify that certain models of faucets and showerheads comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE ordered Danby Products, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Danby had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Topstar International, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Topstar International had failed to certify that certain models of incandescent reflector lamps comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Midea Washing Appliance Mfg. Co., Ltd. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Midea Washing Appliance had failed to certify that certain models of dishwashers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Fagor America, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Fagor America had failed to certify that certain models of refrigerators and dishwashers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Smeg USA, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Smeg USA had failed to certify that certain models of dishwashers and refrigerators comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered The Crosley Group, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Crosley Group had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered AGA Marvel to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding AGA Marvel had failed to certify that certain models of dishwashers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.