1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov November 8, 2019Department of Energy Appliance and Equipment Standards ProgramCongress continues to consider the extent and effectiveness of energy efficiency standards. One focus is energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment. Overview The Department of
2、Energys (DOEs) Appliance and Equipment Standards Program sets minimum energy efficiency standards for approximately 60 product categories. The program was authorized in 1975 by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA, P.L. 94-163, 42 U.S.C. 62916317). Congress has amended EPCA multiple times, w
3、ith the significant legislative action related to energy efficiency listed in Table 1. Title III of EPCA, as amended, includes minimum efficiency standards for consumer products and certain industrial equipment. Table 1. Chronology of Significant Legislative Action for the Appliance and Equipment St
4、andards Program Date Action December 22, 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163) November 9, 1978 National Energy Conservation Policy Act (P.L. 95-619) March 17, 1987 National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-12) June 28, 1988 National Appliance Energy Conservation A
