Purpose of Workshop: 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

CLOTHES WASHERS WORKSHOP 

March 11, 1998- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Rm. lE-245) 

ttfarch 12, 1998-:. 9:00 AM - Noon (Rm. lE-245) 

U.S. Department of Energ}' · 1000 Independence Avenue, s:w. · 

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The objective of the workshop is to discuss the preliminary results and 

asswnptions used in the eng4'eering and life-cycle-.cost analysis, ~d the revised 

analytical tools (e.g., life-cycle-cost (LCC) and national energy savmgs 

spreadsheets)i the apJ?roach being utili~ for the reverse engmeering analysis to 

develop cost aata; ana the report on existmg consumer survey research and 

possible approaches to further address the conswner issues. 

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. Outcomes of Workshop: To receive comments on the the preliminary results of the engineering analysis 

and life-cycle-cost analysis; anafytical tools and assumptions; and the approach 

to be used for the reverse engineering analysis, and to develop an approach for 

March 11 

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. 

9:30 - 9:45 

9:45 - 10:15 

10:15-10:30. 

10:30'.'" 12:00 

12:00 - 1 :00 p.m. 

addressing conswner issues. · 

Draft Agenda 

Introduction/Review Agenda 

Opening Remarks 

Overview of the Preliminary Clothes Washers Rulemaking Schedule and 

Analytical Framework · 

Break 

Discussion of Preliminary Results and Analytical Methods and Tools Used 

in the Analyses: The Department seeks input on the preliminary results and 

assumptions used in the engineering and hfe-cycle-cost analyses, as well as, 

on the tools used 

Engineering Analysis/Data ~ollection: The Department will present the 

results of engmeenng analysis based on data collected using the energy 

efficiency approach to derive cost efficiency curve within a range 

Life-Cycle-Cost (LCC): The Department will present a revised life-cycleco'st spreadsheet model that has been developed which will account for 

variability of key criteriai such as, energy J?rices and water heater fuel type. The spreadsheet will inc ude data obtamea from the engineering analysis 

and ~ncorporatio~ of some proposals made by the Appliance Standards 

Advisory Committee. 

Price: To obtain prices as an input to the LCC spreadsheet, the · Department will present a draft discussion paper on the assumptions for 

mark-ups for clothes washer rulemaking analysis. The Department 

proposes a fixed retail mark-up of 1.40, a fixed taxes of 1.052, and a 

variable manufacturer between 1 and 1.35. The proposed baseline retail 

price is approximately $400.25. 

Lunch 
· March 11 

1:00- 2:00 

2:00 - 3:00 

3:00 - 3:I 5 

3:15 - 3:45 

3:45-4:00 

4:00 

March 12 

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. 

9:30 - I 0:30 . 

10:30- 10:45 

10:45 - I 1:45 

I I :45 - 12:00 

12:00 

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Continuation ofLCC discussion 

National Energy Savings Forecasts: The Department will review the 

spreadsheet developed at the previous workshop. · 

. Shipment Forecasts: The Department will present alternative approaches 

fo obtain shipment data for the National Energy Savings spreadsheet. 

Break 

Continuation of National Energy Savings Forecasts 

Summary discussion 

. Adjournment 

Introduction/agenda review 

Reverse Engineering Approach: The Department wi 11 present an approach 

document explaining toe methodology that will be used for a reverse 

engineering analysis. To demonstrate the methodology being used, two 

typical top selling Y-axis machines were used for the mitial costing. 

Break 

Consumer Issues: The Department will present a report on existing 

consumer survey research and possible approaches to further investigate 

consumer issues. The Department seeks a subgroup of stakeholders that 

would be willing to assist the Department in fiirther developing a strategy 

for address consumer issues. 

Next Steps: Issues to be resolved, stakeholders concerns, and any follow-up 

workshops. . . 

Adjournment