Appliance Efficiency Standards: Issues Needing Resolution by DOE
EMD-82-78
Published: May 14, 1982. Publicly Released: May 14, 1982.
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Highlights
The National Energy Conservation Policy Act directs the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe energy efficiency standards for each of the 13 major household appliances. In April 1982, DOE published new proposed rules and concluded that no appliance standards should be established. GAO evaluated the DOE efforts to develop appliance efficiency standards.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should make no decision on the need for appliance efficiency standards until he considers and resolves the discussed issues. The Secretary should either demonstrate more conclusively for each appliance that a determination of no standard is justified or prescribe an appropriate energy efficiency standard. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Energy conservationEnergy consumptionstate relationsPolicy evaluationStandards evaluationEnergy efficiencyEnergy savingsAppliance efficiency standardsPerformance measuresAir conditioning