U.S. Energy Efficient Requirements and Enforcement
“The U.S. Government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), regulates the energy efficiency of consumer products and industrial equipment that consume electricity. There are now more than 50 broad categories of products that are subject to regulation, including things such as lightbulbs, air conditioners, televisions, and kitchen appliances, as well as commercial heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration equipment, electric motors, and industrial fans. The requirements are different for every regulated product, and by law, DOE must consider whether to impose more stringent efficiency standards for every product every six years.” writes Mary Anne Sullivan of Hogan Lovells in Lexology.
“There are many ways to violate the regulations. In addition to selling products that do not meet the required efficiency standards,” the article provides a list of other activities that constitute violations.
