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Appliance Efficiency Standards
The adoption of strong appliance efficiency standards reduces overall energy use, helping to lower costs for consumers and protecting the environment.
Policy Analysis
Testimony and Comments
NCLC and group comments to US Department of Energy re: Energy Conservation Program: Enforcement of Regional Standards for Residential Furnaces and Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, February 6, 2012
Comments regarding standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps and Incandescent Reflector Lamps", Nov. 28, 2011
Additional Comments: Fluorescent Lamp Ballast NOPR, June 10, 2011
Comments: Fluorescent Lamp Ballast NOPR, June 8, 2011
NCLC Testimony to the House Sucommittee on Energy and Air Quality, hearing on "Achieving -- At Long Last -- Appliance Efficiency Standards", May 1, 2007
Comments: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers submitted to DOE, Jan. 12, 2007
Comments: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers submitted to DOE, November 2004
Comments: Proposal to Implement the New Orleans Energy Efficiency Programon behalf of AARP Louisiana State Office, 2004, PDF (236KB)
Letters
Group letter to US Department and US Office of Management and Budget in support of quickly finalizing and publishing updated energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers. February 1, 2012
Group letter to US Department of Energy and US Office of Management and Budget in support of quickly finalizing and publishing updated energy efficiency standards for battery chargers and external power supplies. February 13, 2012
Letter: Endorsing S. 398 re: improved appliance efficiency standards, April 25, 2011
Impact Litigation
NRDC v. DOE, Jan. 13, 2004: 2nd Circuit decision overturning DOE rollback of air conditioner efficiency standard
NRDC v. DOE, NCLC Brief
Additional Resources
The Efficiency Boom: Cashing in on the Savings from Appliance Standards by American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEE) and Appliance Standards Awarness Project (ASAP), March 2012
Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Union Guide for New Light Bulb Choices, December 2011
U.S. Sets First Regional Energy-Saving Standards for ACs and Furnaces, June 10, 2011
Bright Idea: New Energy-Efficient Lighting Standards, June 2011