Codes & Standards, Programs & Policy
The Five Biggest Accomplishments of the ENERGY STAR Program
Daniel Pidgeon, ERS, for Zondits The Energy Star program was launched by the EPA and DOE in 1992 to promote energy-efficient household appliances, lighting, heating systems, air conditioners, and other such items. The program is completely voluntary, and both manufacturers and consumers enjoy the benefits. By setting an international standard for energy-efficiency, this program has […]
Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Star, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
Building Technology, Plug Loads
Commercial Coffee Brewers Added to an ENERGY STAR Program
Commercial Coffee Brewers Now Eligible Energy Star, July 27, 2016 On July 8, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized an ENERGY STAR specification adding commercial coffee brewers to the program. Coffee brewers are found in nearly every commercial establishment, from office buildings to hotels. The strict new energy efficiency requirements these products will have […]
commercial coffee brewers, energy efficiency requirements, Energy Star, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
Law & Policy, Programs & Policy
Supreme Court Issues Unprecedented Stay on Clean Power Plan
Max Twogood, ERS, for Zondits. April 21, 2016. Image credit: zdulli The number of states suing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan (CPP) is now up to 29 in Michigan v. EPA. In February the Supreme Court issued a stay on the CPP, which is an unprecedented ruling for the high court to stay […]
Clean Power Plan, CPP, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Supreme Court