Conservation Standards Enforcement

The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement ensures that manufacturers (including importers) of consumer products and industrial equipment meet the nation’s energy and water conservation standards.  These efforts save money for consumers and ensure that products deliver on efficiency claims.  Strong enforcement of the rules encourages compliance and keeps manufacturers who break the law from having a competitive advantage over manufacturers who play by the rules.

Learn more about the Department of Energy’s appliance and industrial equipment standards.

 

CASE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Galanz: Order (2019-SE-14008)
DOE found that Galanz compact refrigerator-freezer basic model BCD-215V-62H failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
Olsun Electrics: Order (2024-SE-47001)
DOE found that Olsun brand MVDT distribution transformer basic models A75457 and A75387 and LVDT distribution transformer basic model A75541 failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
Maximus Deals: Order (2024-SE-57017)
DOE found that the following basic models: GE 60W Crystal Clear Ceiling Fan Candelabra-Base; GE 40W Frosted T10; GE 40W Globe Light Bulb; GE Classic 75W Par30 Dimmable Reflector; GE 48714-60BC/RVL CD2 Decorative 60W; and GE 71395 60W Candelabra Base failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
Light Bulbs Int'l: Order (2024-SE-57029)
DOE found that Light Bulbs International general service lamps model Sylvania Incandescent A21 3-Way Bulb failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
Norman Lamps: Order (2024-SE-57011)
DOE found that Norman Lamps brand general service lamps model(s) PFA90PAR38/HAL/FL30, 60BT15/HAL/CL, AND PFA-60ETC failed to comply with energy conservation standards.