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 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.
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.