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.
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.
iLiving, Inc. paid $20,000 after iLiving failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Vindus Fans paid $20,000 after Vindus Fans failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Marcone Group, Inc. paid $100,000 after Marcone Group, Inc. failed to properly certify certain showerheads and water closets.
MacroAir Technologies paid $40,000 after MacroAir failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Karmas Far Inc. paid $20,000 after Karmas Far Inc. failed to properly certify certain refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers.
WAC Lighting paid $20,000 after WAC Lighting failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Litex paid $100,000 after Litex failed to properly certify certain large-diameter ceiling fans.
Venture Formations, LLC ("Venture") paid $85,000 after Venture failed to properly certify certain battery chargers.