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 Heat Controller, Inc. to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Heat Controller had failed to certify that certain models of room air conditioners comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered The Mackle Company, Inc., to pay a $6,000 civil penalty after finding Mackle Co. had failed to certify that basic model D110, a clothes dryer, complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Sunpentown International, Inc. to pay a $6,000 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 Westinghouse Lighting to pay a civil penalty due to failure to certify products and distribution in commerce of noncompliant products.
DOE issued an Order and entered into a Compromise Agreement with Lumiram Electric Corporation after finding Lumiram Electric had failed to certify that certain models of incandescent reflector lamps comply with the applicable energy conservation standa...
DOE ordered Hayward Industries, Inc. to pay a $10,000 civil penalty after finding Hayward Industries had failed to certify that certain models of pool heaters comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE issued an Order after entering into a Compromise Agreement with Innovative Concept Appliances, LLC. to resolve a case involving the failure to certify that a variety of residential clothes washers and clothes dryers comply with the applicable energ...
DOE ordered DuraLamp USA, Inc. to pay a $2,500 civil penalty after finding DuraLamp USA had failed to certify that model PAR 30, an incandescent reflector lamp, complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE and Absocold Corporation entered into a Compromise Agreement to resolve a case involving the failure to submit a certification report and compliance statement for residential refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers.