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 after entering into a Compromise Agreement with Hisense USA Corp. after finding Hisense USA had failed to certify that certain models of residential refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers comply with the applicable energ...
DOE ordered Westland Sales to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Westland Sales had failed to certify that certain models of residential clothes washers and clothes dryers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Allen Co. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Allen Co. had failed to certify that certain models of faucets comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE ordered Afeel Corporation to pay a $10,000 civil penalty after finding Afeel had failed to certify that certain models of showerheads and faucets comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE ordered Stiebel Eltron, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Stiebel Eltron had failed to certify that certain models of water heaters comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Amerisink, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Amerisink had failed to certify that certain models of faucets comply with the applicable water conservation standards.
DOE issued an Order after entering into a Compromise Agreement with General Electric Appliances after finding GE Appliances had failed to certify that certain models of dehumidifiers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered Daewoo International, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding Daewoo had failed to certify that certain models of residential clothes dryers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered ASKO Appliances, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding ASKO had failed to certify that certain models of dishwashers and clothes dryers comply with the applicable energy conservation standards.
DOE ordered AM Conservation Group, Inc. to pay a $5,000 civil penalty after finding AM Conservation had failed to certify that certain models of showerheads comply with the applicable water conservation standards.