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 issued an Order and entered into a Compromise Agreement with Sanyo E&E Corp. after finding Sanyo had used an improper method to submit its certification that certain models of residential refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers comply wi...
DOE ordered Nordyne, LLC d/b/a Garrison Heating and Cooling Products to pay a $10,000 civil penalty after finding Nordyne had failed to certify that certain models of central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps comply with the appl...
DOE ordered Jandy Pool Products, Inc. to pay a $10,000 civil penalty after finding Jandy Pool Products had failed to certify that certain models of pool heaters comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Penguin Toilets, LLC to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Penguin Toilets had failed to certify that certain models of water closets comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE issued an Order and closed this case against Aero-Tech Light Bulb Co., without civil penalty, after DOE found that Aero-Tech manufactured and/or privately labeled incandescent reflector lamps, but did not violate DOE regulations.
DOE ordered Quietside Corporation to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Quietside Corp. had failed to certify that certain models of water heaters comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Averen, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Averen had failed to certify that certain models of faucets comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE issued an Order and entered into a Compromise Agreement with American Power Solutions, Inc. for failure to certify that general service flurorescent lamp model T8 complies with the energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Felix Storch, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Felix Storch had failed to certify that basic model DW 2432, a dishwasher, complies with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered American Valve, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding American Valve had failed to certify that certain showerhead models comply with the applicable water conservation standards.