DOE found that Novum commercial refrigerator and freezer basic model 710L failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
November 25, 2024
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DOE ordered Novum USA, Inc. (“Novum”) to pay a $195,000 civil penalty after Novum had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of the noncompliant Novum commercial refrigerator and freezer basic model 710L. The Order adopted a Settlement Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Novum.
On November 9, 2023, DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Novum finding that the Novum commercial refrigerator and freezer basic model 710L does not comply with applicable energy conservation standards based on DOE testing. Novum provided DOE records showing the number of units Novum distributed. Federal law subjects manufacturers and private labelers to civil penalties if those parties distribute in the U.S. products that do not meet applicable energy conservation standards.