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## Commercial Clothes Washers The Department held an informal public meeting on April 27, 2006, to discuss and receive comments on issues to be addressed in the Framework Document for establishing energy conservation standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens and microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers.
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### Energy Conservation Standard Rulemaking Final Rule for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers, March 31, 2009, as issued by the Secretary of Energy ( PDF 764 KB ). NOTE: The official version of the Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register shortly.

Notice of public workshop and availability of Framework Document, Federal Register, March 27, 2006 ( PDF 70 KB )
Rulemaking Framework for Commercial Clothes Washers and Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, March 15, 2006 ( PDF 402 KB )

Technical Support Document: Energy Efficiency Program for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers , November 2007

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### Public Meetings Public Meeting on Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Produts, and Commercial Clothes Washers , December 13, 2007 

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### Previous Information Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Draft Commercial Clothes Washer LCC Spreadsheet ( MS Excel 486 KB )

National Energy Savings and Shipments Draft Commercial Clothes Washer NES Spreadsheet ( MS Excel 712 KB )



### Contact Information Stephen Witkowski, P.E. Project Manager (202)586-7463

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## Cooking Products On this page, you will find information on DOE's energy conservation standards, test procedures, public meetings, and additional information pertaining to residential kitchen ranges, cooktops, ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and cooking products as well as commercial clothes washers.

In October 2008, the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to amend the energy conservation standards for residential gas kitchen ranges and ovens and microwave ovens. DOE has tentatively determined that energy conservation standards for residential electric kitchen ranges and ovens are not technologically feasible or economically justified, and, therefore, is proposing a "no-standard" standard for these products. DOE is undertaking this action because the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, and requires DOE to determine whether amended, more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy.

In addition, DOE published a Final Rule for Electric Cooking Products on September 8, 1998, to address the energy conservation standards for electric cooking products (including microwave products) and substitute the term "cooking products" for the current obsolete term "kitchen ranges and ovens". This rule became effective on October 8, 1998. DOE also amended its test procedures for Kitchen Ranges, Cooktops, Ovens, and Microwave Ovens which was published on October 3, 1997.
Prior to these meetings, DOE held an informal public meeting on April 27, 2006, to discuss and receive comments on issues to be addressed in the Framework Document for establishing energy conservation standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens and microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers. 

### Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards: Cooking Products http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/...

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### Energy Conservation Standards Final Rule for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers, March 31, 2009, as issued by the Secretary of Energy ( PDF 764 KB ). NOTE: The official version of the Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register shortly.

NOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers, Federal Register, October 17, 2008 ( PDF 1.1 MB )

ANOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers; Federal Register, November 15, 2007 ( PDF 2.8 MB )

NOPR Technical Support Documentfor Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers

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Notice of public workshop and availability of Framework Document, Federal Register, March 27, 2006 ( PDF 70 KB )
Rulemaking Framework for Commercial Clothes Washers and Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, March 15, 2006 ( PDF 402 KB )



### Test Procedures NOPR Test Procedure for Microwave Ovens, Federal Register, October 17, 2008 ( PDF 137 KB )

Kitchen Ranges, Cooktops, Ovens, and Microwave Ovens Test Procedure Final Rule , October 3, 1997


### Public Meetings and Meeting Materials NOPR Test Procedure Public Meeting for Microwave Ovens

NOPR Public Meeting for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers

ANOPR Public Meeting for Residential 

### Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards: Cooking Products http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/...

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Framework Document Public Meeting for Commercial Clothes Washers and Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products



### Additional Information Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for Electric Cooking Products (Electric Cooktops, Electric Self-Cleaning-Ovens, and Microwave Ovens); Final Rule, Federal Register, September 8, 1998 ( PDF 143 KB )

Cooking Products NOPR Technical Support Document

Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Draft Oven LCC Spreadsheet ( Excel 1.27 MB ) Draft Cooktops LCC Spreadsheet ( Excel 1.25 MB ) Draft Microwave Oven LCC Spreadsheet ( Excel 1.07 MB )

National Energy Savings and Shipments Draft Cooktop and Oven NES Spreadsheet ( Excel 1.33 ) Draft Microwave Oven NES Spreadsheet ( Excel 561 KB )



### Contact Information Stephen Witkowski Program Manager (202) 586-7463

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## Dehumidifiers On this page, you will find information on energy conservation standards rulemakings for residential dehumidifiers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, and requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to determine whether amended, more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) subsequently prescribed standards for dehumidifiers. Therefore, DOE is not proposing standards for dehumidifiers in 2008, but will instead codify the statutory standards in a final rule.

In addition to the upcoming rulemakings, DOE also held an informal public meeting on April 27, 2006, to discuss and receive comments on issues to be addressed in the Framework Document for establishing energy conservation standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens and microwave ovens, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and commercial clothes washers.
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### Energy Conservation Standards Final Rule for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers, March 31, 2009, as issued by the Secretary of Energy ( PDF 764 KB ). NOTE: The official version of the Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register shortly.

NOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers; Federal Register, October 17, 2008 ( PDF 1.1 MB )

ANOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers; 

### Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards: Dehumidifiers http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residenti al/d...

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Notice of public workshop and availability of Framework Document, Federal Register, March 27, 2006 ( PDF 70 KB )

NOPR Technical Support Document

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Rulemaking Framework for Commercial Clothes Washers and Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, March 15, 2006 ( PDF 402 KB )


### Public Meetings and Meeting Materials NOPR Public Meeting ANOPR Public Meeting Framework Document Public Meeting



### Additional Information Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Draft Dehumidifier LCC Spreadsheet ( Excel 523 KB )

National Energy Saving and Shipments Draft Dehumidifier NES Spreadsheet ( Excel 688 KB )



### Contact Information Stephen Witkowski Program Manager (202) 586-7463

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## Dishwashers On this page, you will find information on energy conservation standards for residential dishwashers as well as public meeting details and contact information.

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, and requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to determine whether amended, more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would save a significant amount of energy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) subsequently prescribed standards for dishwashers. Therefore, DOE is not proposing standards for dishwashers in 2008, but will instead codify the statutory standards in a final rule.
Under Part B of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA or the Act), the Final Rule regarding the second round of energy conservation standards for dishwashers was scheduled to be published no later than March 31, 2009.
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### Energy Conservation Standards Final Rule for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers, March 31, 2009, as issued by the Secretary of Energy ( PDF 764 KB ). NOTE: The official version of the Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register shortly.

NOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers; Federal Register, October 17, 2008 ( PDF 1.1 MB )

ANOPR for Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, and Commercial Clothes Washers; Federal Register, November 15, 2007 

### Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards: Dishwashers http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/d...

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Notice of public workshop and availability of Framework Document, Federal Register, March 27, 2006 ( PDF 70 KB )

NOPR Technical Support Document

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Rulemaking Framework for Commercial Clothes Washers and Residential Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Cooking Products, March 15, 2006 ( PDF 402 KB )


### Public Meetings and Meeting Materials NOPR Public Meeting ANOPR Public Meeting Framework Document Public Meeting



### Additional Information Draft Dishwasher LCC Spreadsheet ( Excel 1.05 MB )

Draft Dishwasher NES Spreadsheet ( Excel 800 KB )

Final Rule: Test Procedure for Dishwashers, Federal Register, August 29, 2003 ( PDF 157 KB )

Concept Summary for Dishwasher Test Procedure ( PDF 7 KB )

Review of Survey Data to Support Revisions to DOE's Dishwasher Test Procedure, report by Arthur D. Little, Inc. ( PDF 118 KB )

Addendum to the Arthur D. Little, Inc. report, "Review of Survey Data to Support Revisions to DOE's Dishwasher Test Procedure," March 5, 2002 ( PDF 1.2 MB )
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Test Procedures for Dishwashers, Federal Register, September 3, 2002 ( PDF 127 KB )

Final Rule; Correction : Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedure for Dishwashers; Correction, Federal Register, May 1, 2002 ( PDF 52 KB )

Final Rule: Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedure for Dishwashers, Federal Register, December 18, 2001 ( PDF 84 KB )

Final Rule— Energy Conservation 

### Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards: Dishwashers http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/d...

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### Contact Information Stephen Witkowski Program Manager (202) 586-7463

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