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.

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Conservation Standards Enforcement

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Atlantic Tools Inc.: Order (2023-SE-67001)
DOE found that Atlantic Tools rough service lamp model that bore a marking of “100 W” failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
October 30, 2023
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Chigo: Order (2019-SE-36003)
DOE found that certain Chigo dehumidifiers failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
September 27, 2023
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Chigo: Order (2017-SE-36003)
DOE found that certain Chigo dehumidifiers failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
September 27, 2023
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Miele: Order (2020-SW-19001)
DOE found that Miele dishwashers' basic model #PG 8056 U AE failed to comply with water conservation standards.
September 27, 2023
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