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.
Changsha Tianbi Trading Company ("Changsha") paid $25,000 after Changsha failed to properly certify certain showerheads.
DOE ordered Ningbo Xingtai Technology Co., Ltd. to pay a $296,745 civil penalty after Ningbo Xingtai failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Schwank paid $20,000 after Schwank failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
DOE ordered Cobbe Technology Co., Ltd. and/or CBHS (collectively, “Cobbe”) to pay a $148,372 civil penalty after Cobbe failed to properly certify certain showerheads.
DOE ordered LiWei-shop to pay a $395,660 civil penalty after LiWei failed to properly certify certain showerheads.
DOE ordered Ezelia US to pay a $593,490 civil penalty after Ezelia failed to properly certify certain showerheads.
AmeriWind paid $20,000 after AmeriWind failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Stannah Stairlifts, Inc. paid $60,000 after Stannah Stairlifts failed to properly certify certain battery chargers.
Patterson Fan Company ("Patterson") paid $20,000 after Patterson failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
DOE ordered Kale Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Corporation to pay a $1,780,470 civil penalty after Kale failed to properly certify certain large diameter ceiling fans.