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# New EfficiencyStandards Proposed forAppliances Effort Will Save FuelbutRaise Some Costs By MATTHEW L. WALD WASHINGTON, Oct. 2

- Central Unlike the air-conditioner rule, the air-conditioning and heat pumps washer rule is a consensus proposal would have to do the same amount of of the manufacturers and environwork on 20 percent to 30 percent less mental groups. electricity under standards that will be proposed onTuesday by the Energy Department. 

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# itAAv- 141 heat pumps, an 

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# of about 13 o

# K5uMEt percent, me department said. The clothes washer standard would add as much as U240 to the cost of a washer, doubling the price of a ottom-o-f-le-leine model_ At heAirConditioning and Re- The water heater proposal, pubfrigeration Institute, a trade group lished in April, would add $68 to the here, Edward W. Dooley, a spokes- cost of an electric water heater and man, said that if efficiency require- $45 to a gas model... ments pushed prices too high, some The lighting rule, published in final people would not be able to afford to form last month, will add $7 to the buy the appliances, minimum cost of a ballast, the major component of a fluorescent fixture besides the tube itself.

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.and heat pumps would have to do the same amount of work on20 percent to 30 percent less electricity under standards that will be proposed on Tuesday bythe EneTDepartment Unlike the air-conditioner rule, the washer rule is a consensus proposal of the manufacturers and environmental groups. 

# Mr. Richardson said the department was Han 

# a rush to 

# establisn 

# an environmental and energy self-sufficiency legacy."

# e • -- The standards 

# would add $274 to 

# the price of central new" 

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# percent, and $486 

# to the price of 

# new 

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# • • • The clothes washer standard 

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# .e-line 1 Air and Refrigeration Institute, a trade group here, Edward W. Dooley, a spokesman, said that if efficiency requirements pushed prices too high, some people would not be able to afford to buy the appliances. The water proposal, published in April, would add $68 to the cost of an electric water heater and $45 to a gas model••. The lighting rule, published in final form last month, will add $7 to the minimum costof a ballast, the major component of a fluorescent fixture besides the tube itself. 

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. Monday, June 12, 2000 Copyright ©Las Vegas Review-Journal 

# Firstit was toilets and now it's washing machines By Ben Lieberman Special to the ReviewJoumnal
### The federal government thinks your clothes washer is contributing to global warming and it's going-to make you do something about it. 

### If the

justification for these supposedly eco-fiendlyappliances isso wea Ifthejustification for these supposedly eco-friendly appliances is so weak, then who is supporting DOE's rule? Not consumers. Those who prefer front loaders are free to go out and buy them. "Itis distressing to see'the federal government treating the consumer preference for top loaders as an obstacle to be overcome through mandates,"says Fran Smith, executive director ofConsumer Alert, a Washington-based consumer group. Energy efficiency standards can only be explained by special-interest politics. Theproposed washing machine standard is supported by a coalition ofDOE bureaucrats and federally funded advocacy groups who make their living from the efficiency game. Ironically, the process ofcreating an appliance efficiency standard is itselfa marvel ofinefficiency, requiring 34 discrete bureaucratic steps unfolding over the span ofseveral years. Useful or not, this exercise keeps a lot ofWashington paper pushers employed. Several appliance manufacturers also support DOE'S newrule, which will give them a guaranteed market for pricey front loaders that would otherwise remain slow sellers. Producers admit they.won't have to worry about.

- A 

### ] consumer satistaction with front loaders, 

### since the public would no [onet 

# C ] ON.JF l r

### ''C ' have a choice. A spokesman for one manufacturer conceded that "selling it in the marketplace is easy 

### ifthere's a standard in place. 

### It's not a matter., 

### L t.N I'. L-' necessarily, ofconsumer acceptance." The era ofbig government is definitely not over, but the era oftop loading washing machines -- and freedom ofchoice -- apparently is.
Ben Lieberman (benl@cei.org) is a policy analyst with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, in Washington, D.C.

This story is located at: http://www.lvri.com/lvrj home/2000/Jun-12-Mon2000/opinion/13741545.html 

### For comment or questions, please email webmasterlvri.com Copyright ©Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1997

- 2000 

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.**~onday,June12,2000** Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal" 

# First it

# was toilets 

# and now it's"

.wa.shing machines

I By BeD Lieberman Special to the Revie'W"IolU1larThe federalgdVernmentthinks your clothes washeris contributing to . global warming and itrsguing"tomakeyou do somethingabout it 

# • 

# • 

# •• Ifthejustificationfor these supposedlyeco-friendly appliances is so weak, then who is supporting DOErs rule? Notconsumers. Those who prefer front loaders are freeto go

### out:and.buythem
.. nItis.distressing to. see'the federal" government

### tre~ting the consumer preference for top loaders as anobstacle to he overcome through
. ma.Tldates,lIsays Fran Smith, executive director ofConsumerAlert, a**W~.3hington-based** consumer group. Energy efficiency standards can only be explained by special-interest politics. The proposed washing machine standard is supported by a coalition ofDOE bureaucrats and federally funded advocacy groups who make their living from the efficiency game. Ironically, the process ofcreating an appliance e:f;liciency standard is itselfa marvel ofinefficiency, reqUiring 

### 34 discrete bureaucmtic steps unfolding overthe span ofseveral years. Useful or not, this exercise keeps a lot ofWashingtonpaperpushers employed. 

# . C**6N$VME~S** 

# .

# ~~~~~~~~~~~~~tl~NOR[D The era ofbig government is defmitely not over, butthe emoftop loading washing machines

-- and freedom ofchoice

-- apparently is.

Ben Lieberman (ben1@cei.org) is apolicy analyst with the Competitive. Enterprise Institute, 

### in Washington, D.C.'
. " This story is located at: http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj home/2000/Jun-12-Mon-

. 2000/opinionl13741545.html For comment orquestions, please email webmastet@lvrj.com Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1997

- 2000

### EE-RM/STD-98-440 

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## A Load of... Regulation irst they drained the water from our toilets, leaving us with daily reminders ofWashington's regulatory excess . Now they're going after 

### our washing machines. The Clinton administration has wrested a promise from appliance makers to improve washer efficiency by reducing the energy "it ! required to run a load. This massive redesign will cost tens of 

### pi 

## 14 * millions ofdollars, which will increase the price ofa new machine I S " by $100 or more. Likely more, as government costprojecions rarely prove accurate. Meanwhile, the White House is proposing a tax credit for appliance manufacturers who exceed the efficiency targets
- adding further to the financial burden on families. In theory, more efficient washers will consume less natural gas or electricity, thereby reducing emissions ofcarbon dioxide and other so-called greenhouse gases implicated in global warming. But the government targets
- to be phased in by 2007

- will only cut carbon dioxide emissions by .7percent annually, or0 average - too little to make a whit ofdifference to the environment. Moreover, consumers will be left with fewer model choices. Meeting the new sandards requres elimination ot te agtatorat the | 

## LE' 1 /heart oftop-loaders, which are now used in 95 percent ofAmerican C VOtW ! households. Manufacturing emphasis will instead turn to the more

A's'flcAi0fr costly, less convenient front-loaders. And a load oflaundry will take some 10 minutes longer to wash. A 1987 law, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, authorized the Department ofEnergy (DOE) to impose efficiency standards with the intent ofreducing American dependence on foreign oil. But the statute has since been hijacked by the Clinton administration forpurposes ofimplementing the Kyoto Treaty on global warming

- a treaty too environmentally extreme to win Senate ratification. The fact is, washer efficiency has been consistently improving as technology advances. And the same, ifnot greater efficiency improvements, would likely occur as households simply replace older machines. Thatbecomes less likely, however, as the cost of washers increases. A slew ofother appliances also are within DOE's regulatory sights, including heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators sights, including heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators and water heaters. Another phase ofproposed efficiency standards is expected next spring. One might have hoped for a household regulatory reprieve after the indignity ofthe 1992 toilet fiasco, in which Washington restricted toilet water to 1.6 gallons per flush

- too meager a flow to properly void the bowl. But nothing is offlimits for a government intent on controlling every aspect o- our lives. The Issue: Are energy efficiency standards necessary for home appliance? EE-RM/STD-98-44041?>-

## I\~

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## of... Regulation

, irst they drained the water from ourtoilets, leaving us with daily

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### t11f:{ n millions ofdollars, which will increase the rice ofa newmachine 

# U??1 by $100 ormore. Likely more, as governmen cos proJec Ions rare y prove accurate. Meanwhile, the White House is proposing a tax credit for appliance manufacturers who exceed the efficiency targets
- adding further to the financial burden on families. In theory, more efficientwashers will consume less natural gas or electricity, thereby reducing emissions ofcarbon dioxide and other so-called greenhouse gases implicated in global warming. Butthe government targets
- to be phased in by 2007

- will only cut carbon dioxide emissions by.7 percent annually, OF average - too little to make a whit ofdifference to the environment.

### ~ Moreover, consumers will be left with fewer model choices.**"-~-E;-~-6--L.-"'Meeting** the new standards reqUITes ehmmahon of the agItator'atthe**",,"-.IIIII!~** heart oftop-loaders, which are now used in 95 percent ofAmerican**CD~7l1f"'''''''** households. Manufacturing emphasis will instead turn to the more



### -**-SA1"~fAcTiDN** costly, less**conveni~nt** front-loaders. And a load oflaundry will take some 10 minutes longer to wash. A 1987 law, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, authorized the Department ofEnergy (DOE) to impose efficiency standards with the intent ofreducing American dependence on foreign oil. Butthe statute has since been hijacked by the Clinton administration for purposes ofimplementing the Kyoto Treaty on global warming - a treaty too environmentally extreme to win Senate ratification. The fact is, washer efficiency has been consistently improving as technology advances. Andthe same, ifnot greater efficiency improvements, would likely occur as households simply replace older machines. That becomes less likely, however, as the cost of washers increases. A slew ofother appliances also are within DOE'sregulatory sights, including heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators sights, including heatpumps, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators and water heaters. Another phase ofproposed efficiency standards is expected next spring. One mighthave hoped for a household regulatory reprieve after the indignity ofthe 1992 toilet fiasco, inwhich Washington restricted toilet water to 1.6 gallons perflush

- too meager a flow to properly void the bowl. Butnothing is offlimits for a government**~ntent** on controlling every aspect of our aves j The Issue: Are energy efficiency standards necessary for home appliance?

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### WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION APPLAUDS DOE'S PUBUCATION .OF NEW, HIGHER REFRIGERATOR ENERGY STANDARDS

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. 

### BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -April 23, 1997- Whirlpool Corporaion 

### (NYSE: WHR) saidtoday itcommends the U.S. Department for Energy (DOE) forformally releasing new energy-efficiency standards for refrigerators and freezers sold in the U.S. 'The standards, which were sentto the Federal Register today forpublication, become effective July , 2001., According to DOE, the new energy rules will reduce by upto 30 percent the energy used by the typical home refrigerator. Ex reductions in electricityconsumption as a result ofthe higher standards should save 

### consumers more than $2bllionand the country about 37 million barrels ofoil over the ifetime of refrigerators sold inthe U.S. each year.. 'Whirlpool has worked'long and hard--alongside environmental, energy-

. conservation and utility groups and state energy offices-to help make these

new refrigerator standards a reality,'saidWilliam D.Marohn, Vice Chairman, Whirlpool Corporation. The technology required to reach greater efficiency is proven, and we owe itto consumers, the environment and the country tomake it available while maintaining a competitive marketplace." 

# A4DA'T [- ,Marohn 

### said that federal standards provide the only meaninaful route to 

## kA. INS'T 'i :appropriatelyhigher energy efficiency forappliancesbecause consumers have pgoLF-'5 

## r historicallyshown a disinclinationto p more for products hatare more . WIlL- L 

### ' envlrmtal ndl.J ru he sa even en thetotal wn and operating such products islessthan thatofcurrant models.

. Whirlpool Corporation isthe word's leading manufacturr and marketer of major home appliances. Headquartered in Benton Harbor. the company 

### manufactures In13 countries and markets products under 11 major brand names In about 140 countries.

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- Maytag Appliances is at it again, showing the nation the benefit ofhigh-efficiency washers such as the new Maytag Neptune washer. But this time, they're notjust in Kansas anymore. In a strategic partnership with the U.S. Department ofEnergy (DOE), Maytag will take over Reading, Mass., a suburb ofBoston, to show consumers how to save up to 40 percent ofthe water and 65 percent ofthe energy by simply doing their laundry the smart way - the Maytag Neptune way.' Boston Washer Study Similar to a conservation program conducted in 1997 in Bern, Kansas, Maytag Appliances and the DOE are adopting Reading to be part ofthe Energy Star Residential Technology program. Residents ofthe Summit Terrace apartment complex will trade their current washers and dryers for the new Maytag Neptune laundry pair to measure the amount of water and energy saved by using these high-efficiency washers. As in Kansas, the objective ofthe study is to demonstrate OPfl to consumers the dramatic savings seen when using high-efficiency appliances in the home. "The Bern, Kansas study was a success in showing the remarkable impact ofhow high-efficiency washers, like the Maytag Neptune, helped one ofthe most water-scarce towns on the map," states John Tomlinson, residential program manager at the DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "Boston, like Bern, experiences serious water quality and scarcity issues, which result in some ofthe highest water rates in) the nation. We believe that taking this program to the East Coast will only increase public awareness ofhow highefficiency appliances can make a big difference." According to the American Water Works Association, washing machines rank as one ofthe top three indoor water users in the home, coupled with showers and toilets.2 The difference ofsaving nearly 40 percent ofthe water and 65 percent of the energy with each use ofthis frequent water-user, is astounding. And We're Off... The conservation program is due to start next month. Beginning in May, the DOE (with the assistance ofthe Summit Terrace residents) will measure the amount ofwater and energy used when doing laundry in abefore-and-after experiment. The initial months will measure levels with the residents' current washers. In early August, their existing washers will be replaced with the new Maytag Neptune laundry pair and water and energy use will continue to be measured throughout the fall. Final results will be reported in mid-October. "We have to thank all ofthe residents ofSummit Terrace who have enthusiastically rallied around this program," said Lisa Buckley, vice president and general manager ofMaytag Appliances, laundry category. "We are confident they will love the outstanding cleaning, the conservation, the increased usable capacity, the customization features and the gentle' care that the Maytag Neptune laundry pair provides. Further, they'll appreciate the savings on their utility bills equated with using less water and energy - upto $100 peryear!" 3 

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### i6.l0tlAio ' Environmental laws are unfair to minorities and the poor because, although they are least able to pay they must bear the greatest costs for adhering to those laws through lostjobs andhigher prices. The time is long overdue for government to start considering the negative economic impact ofproposed environmental laws on impoverished minorities before implementation. So concludes the results ofa recent survey of69 environmentaljustice groups conducted by the National Center for Public Policy Research. These groups represent a diverse collection ofAfrican-American, Hispanic and Native American activist organizations. These groups have also identified themselves, to varying degrees, as concerned about environmental justice for minorities and the poor. In 1994, President Bill Clinton attempted to establish an environmental justice policy by issuing an executive order. That order required federal agencies to promote environmental justice for minorities and the poor by ensuring that agency policies do not inflict additional environmental burdens on these communities. The order stems from the beliefthat the poor and minorities suffer more environmental ills than other Americans. 1 But, as the National Center survey discovered, this concept ofenvironmental justice is woefully inadequate. While not denying the need to ensure that minorities are not inflicted with excessive environmental problems, the groups surveyed by the National Center understand true environmental justice to include far more thanjust the natural environment but the social and economic environment as well. The results ofthe survey suggest that true environmental justice, according to these groups, also means taking into account the urgent need for economic improvement, better-paying jobs, educational opportunity and access to better health care. When asked, for instance, to rank their top public policy concern out ofa list ofsix issues

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Footnotes: 1 Christopher Foreman, "...And Environmental Justice For All," Priorities, Vol. 9,No. 4, The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, 1997. 2 "Survey ofEnvironmental Justice Groups," Conducted by The National Center For Public Policy Research, Washington, DC, July-August, 2000. 3 Ibid. 4 Ibid. 5 David Mastio, "EPA Race Policy Cost Flint a Plant," The Detroit News, March 2, 1999. 6 David Mastio, "EPA Aided Mill Fighters," The Detroit News, September 23, 1998. ###
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...And Environmental Justice ForAll," Priorities, Vol. 9, No.4, The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, 1997. 2 "Survey ofEnvironmental Justice Groups," Conducted by The National CenterFor Public Policy Research, Washington, DC, July-August, 2000. 3 Ibid. 4 Ibid. 5 David Mastio, "EPA Race Policy CostFlint a Plant," The DetroitNews, March 2, 1999. 6 David MaStio, "EPA Aided Mill Fighters," The DetroitNews, September23, 1998. ###

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## New Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Clothes Washers Proposed Energy' Efficient Clothes Washers Will Save ConsumersMoney andHelpMaintaina Cleaner Environment The Department ofEnergy (DOE) this week proposed new energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers that will benefit consumers and the environment. Over a 25-year period, the proposed standards will cut water use by some 10.5 trillion gallons and save enough energy to light 16 million homes. "The new clothes washers standards are a win-win for consumers and the environment" said Secretary Richardson. "Consumers can expect to save over $200 in water and energy costs over the life ofthe product. The reduction in energy use will also help improve the reliability ofthe nation's electricity supply and maintain a cleaner environment." The proposed standards are based on an agreement among manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates and highlight the Energy Department's commitment to improving the process for setting energy efficiency standards. While the standards are subject to a final rule-making by the department, it is expected that the agreement's recommendations will be adopted for the final standards. ^ rtemP Parties to the agreement include: the Natural Resources Defense Council; American Council for an OiANg Energy-Efficient Economy; the Alliance to Save Energy; Northwest Power Planning Council; the Cit of Austin, Texas; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; the Appliance Standards Awareness Project; California Energy Commission; and the Association ofHome Appliance Manufacturers. The Association ofHome Appliance Manufacturers includes: Alliance Laundry Systems; Amana; Asko; Frigidaire; General Electric Appliances; Maytag; Miele; Fisher Pavkel: and Whirlpool. 

# V The proposed clothes washer standards were publishedin Thursday's Feeral Registen the epartment expects to issue ru200 The standards go into effect stages, January 1, 2004. and January 1, 2007. The firsstage would reduce clothes washer energy use by 22 percent and the final stage would reduce energy use by 35 percent. Most manufacturers currently offer some products which meet the 2007 standards. This is the fourth in a series ofproposed standards set forth by Secretary Richardson to improve the energy efficiency of lighting and household appliances. Media Contact: Guillermo Meneses, 202/586-5806 Release No. R-00-255

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# TO SAVE ENERGY AND WATER Dear Colleague: With the help ofa broad coalition ofindustry, environmental and energy-efficiency organizations, we have introduced the Resources Efficient Appliance Incentives Act (H.R. 4977) for super energy-efficient clothes washing machines and refrigerators. H.R. 4977 would provide a tax credit to manufactures ofsuper energy-efficient appliances 106TH CONGRESS H R 4977 

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'SEC. 45D. ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE CREDIT. '(a) GENERAL RULE- For purposes of section 38, the energy efficient appliance credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an amount equal to the applicable amount determined under subsection (b) with respect to qualified energy efficien t liances produced by the taxpayeduring the calendar year ending with or within the taxable year. '(b) APPLICABLE AMOUNT- For purposes of subsection (a), the applicable amount determined under this subsection with respect to ataxpayer isthe sum of-- '(1) in the case of an energy efficient clothes washer described in subsection (d)(2)(A) or an energy efficient refrigerator described in subsection (d)(3)(B)(i), an amount equal to-- '(A) $50, multiplied by '(B) the number of such washers and refrigeratorsioroduced by thetax ayeduring such calendar year, and '(2) in the case of an energy efficient clothes washer described in subsection (d)(2)(B) or an energy efficient refrigerator described in subsection (d)(3)(B)(ii), an amount equal to-- '(A) $100, multiplied by '(B) the number of such washers and refrigerators produced bythe taxpayer during such calendar year. '(c) LIMITATION ON MAXIMUM CREDIT- '(1) IN GENERAL- The maximum amount ofcredit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to ataxpayer for all taxable years shall be-- '(A) $30,000,000 with respect to the credit determined under subsection (b)(1), and '(B) $30,000,000 with respect to the credit determined under subsection (b)(2). 

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### ••• 'SEC. 45D. ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE CREDIT. '(a) GENERAL RULE- For purposes ofsection 38,the energy efficient appliance credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an amount e ual to the a licable amount determined under subsection (b) with respect to qualified energy efficien Iiances roduced b the tax a e during the calendar year ending with orwithin the taxable year.

,(b) APPLICABLE AMOUNT-Forpurposes ofsubsection (a), the applicable amount determined underthis subsection with respect to a taxpayer is the sum of-- '(1) in the case ofan energy efficient clothes washer described in subsection (d)(2)(A) or an energy efficient refrigerator described in subsection (d)(3)(B)(i), an amount equal to-- '(A) $50, multiplied by '(B)the number ofsuch washers and refri erator roduced b the tax a e uring such calendaryear, and '(2) in the case ofan energy efficient clothes washer escn e in su sectIon 2)(B) or an energy efficient refrigerator described in subsection (d)(3)(B)(ii), an amount equal to-- '(A) $100, multiplied by '(B)the number ofsuch washers and refrigerators produced bythe taxpayer during such calendar year. '(c) LIMITATION ON MAXIMUM CREDIT- '(1) IN GENERAL- The maximum amount ofcredit allowed under subsection (a) with respectto a taxpayer for all taxable years shall be-- '(A) $30,000,000 with respectto the credit determined under subsection (b)(1), and '(B) $30,000,000 with respect to the credit determined under subsection (b)(2).

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# Washing Machines To Become More Energy Efficient Agreement Will Yield Big Savings forConsumers and the Environment MLo Ct"*e-e Joined by executives from the nation's top appliance makers and energy efficiency advocates, U.S. Aio tpaoer Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson today announced that asignifcant agreement has been reached rer«eA-eTe to improve the energy efficiency otresidential clothes washers. As a result ofthe new agreement, ' _re _tI ,consumers nationwide will save nearly 5 quadrillion Btu (British thermal units) of energy and reduce water use by some 10.5 trillion gallons over a25-year period. That translates into a savings of as much as 18 gallons ofwater per wash. id]~~'.s '"Today's announcement is avictory for consumers, manufacturers, and forthe environment," said U"(4W9na4w 4 Secretary Richardson. "The standards announced today will save enough electricity to light 16 million m;woresof U.S. homes for 25 years, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equal to that

;TeJd produced by three million cars every year." The agreement represents the latest in a string ofagreements reached with the appliance industry to develop and manufacture energy-efficient and cost-effective consumer products. Last month, Vice President Al Gore announced proposed standards to improve the energy efficiency of residential water heaters, which would save consumers more than $23 billion inenergy costs over the next 20 years. /as/1 By the end ofthe year, the Energy Department expects to issue rules for fluorescent lamp ballasts $;dmTg;qt ~residential central air conditioners, commercial heating, airconditioning and water heating

-equipment. Water heating and clothes washing combined account for about 15 percent of all household energy consumed inthe United States and costs consumers approximately $21 billion each year. Agreement participants include the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Alliance Laundry Systems,Amana, Asko, Frigidaire, General Electric Appliances, Maytag, Miele, Fisher & Paykel and Whirlpool. Other organizations that support this agreement includethe Natural Resources Defense Council, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Alliance to Save Energy, Northwest Power Planning Council, the City ofAustin, Texas, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the Appliance Standards Awareness Project and California Energy Commission. 

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Agreement participants include the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Alliance Laundry Systems, Amana, Asko, Frigidaire, General Electric Appliances, Maytag, Miele, Fisher & Paykel and Whirlpool. Other organizations that support this agreement include the Natural Resources Defense Council, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Alliance to Save Energy, Northwest Power Planning Council, the City ofAustin, Texas, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the Appliance Standards Awareness Project and Califomia Energy Commission. While the agreement is**SUb~ct** to a final rulemaking by DOE, it is expected that the joint recommenaabons by manu cfurers and effiCiency advocates will be acceEted and wnnen into the final standards. Although most manufacturers currently offer some produc s whlcn meetthe proposed standards, all products would have to meet them by 2007. The pr0'd0sed clothes washer standards are**ex~ected** to be published in the Federal Register in June n .the final rule IS ex ected to be Issued December. 

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## M/w. bring consumers resource-friendly products, recyclable packaging and conservation programs. Over the past few years, Whirlpool advancements have included the Resource Saver(TM) Wash System, the first top loading ENERGY STAR(R) rated washing machine and the new Conquest(TM) refrigerator that surpasses the energy standards that are to go into effect in the summer of2001 more than a year before required by law. The DOE has also recognized the company as its ENERGY STAR Appliance Partner ofthe Year for the past two years. "Great innovations such as the Resource Saver(TM) and our other soon to be introduced washing platform are the result of our vast global technology resources being brought to bear on designing great consumer-focused appliances that are good for the environment," added Fettig. "And, this agreement provides us with the type ofmarket based incentives we need to keep investing in such innovations." Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer ofmajor home appliances. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, the company manufactures in 13 countries and markets products under 11 major brand names in more than 170 countries. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.WhirlpoolCorp.com. CONTACT: Whirlpool Corporation Media Contact

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Attachment 2 Agreement on Conpensus Recommendations to The DenartmentofEnertg Relating Euergv Effic incy Standardsfor Clthes Waashes And Related Maters MaY23, 200 THIS AGREEMENT memorializes the commitmnnts made by the undersigned representatives ofthe organizations (the "Joint Stakeholders') regarding the submission of consensus recommendations to the Department ofEnergy (the "Departmcnt") concerning modification ofthe Department's regulations prescribing energy efficiency standards for clothes washers (10 CFR §430.32(g)) and other related matters, andregarding effectuating these
consensus recommendations. 1. The Joint Stakeholders willjointlysubmit to the Department the attached proposal (the "Proposal") for modifying the Department's regulations, revising the Energy Star program and advocating manufaoturer tax creditlegislation. Thc Joint Stakeholders will request thatthe Dcpartment publish the proposed standard in a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (the "NOPR") and adopt the proposed standard, or its equivalent, as afinal rule by Dec. 31, 2000. The Joint Stakeholders also will request that the Department accept the specfied Energy Star rcvisions and support the manufacturer tax credit legisiation. 2. The Joint Stakeholders willjointlyfile, within four weeks ofthe date ofthis agreement, comments and supporting analyses that address all ofthe statutory criteria that the Department is required to take into account in promulgating changes to energy efficiency standards forcovered products. Thejointcomments will advocate adoption oftheproposed
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## May 33,1000


### TInS AG:R.BEMENT memorializes the coxnmitromlt, made 

### bythe under$igned representatives ofthe organizations (the 

### 4410int Stakeholders'') regarding the submission of COQSCMUS recQJlUIlendations to theDepartment ofEnerg)'(the '<Department") conccm.1ng modificationoftheDepartment's regulationsprCiCribinS energy efficienoy standards for clothes washers (10 CFR §430.32(g» and otherrewedmatters. andregarding effectuating these 

### consensus recommendatjons. 1. TheJoint Stakeholderswilljointlysubmitto theDepartment the attached proposal (the '''Proposal'') for modifYins the Department'5**regulations~** revising the**Encr~** Starprogram and advocatingmanufaoturer taX creditlegislation. The Joint Stakeholders wiU requestthatthe DepartmentpUblish the proposed standard ina Notice: QfPropoaedRulemaking (the '"NOPRt ') and adopt thepIOpoted**~taudatd,** or its equivalent 1$ a 

### final rule byDec. 31, 2000. The Joint Stakeholders a1&o will :request that the Department accept thespecified Energy Star revisions and supportthe

### mauumtllr&l'tax creditlegislation. 2. 

### The Joil1t Sralceholders 

### willjointlyfile, within four weeks ofthe date ofthis aareement, comments andsupporting 8Dalysos that address

# an ofthe statutorycriteria. that the

. Department is required to takeinto account ;npf(;lrnuipUna ohanges to energy efficiency standards torcoveredproducts. Thejointcommentswill advocate adoption oftheproposed

4m - ~ ' " ~ EE-RM/STD-98-440- - .p .. standard as a final rule. Similarjoint or coordinated comments willbe filed with respect to the revisions to the Energy Star program as needed. 3. TheJoint Stakeholdera commit to support at the Office ofManagement and Budget and other federal agencies that review the Departent's regultions the Department's promulgation ofthe proposed standrd as a finalrole. 4. The Joint Stakeholdes agree not to attempt to verturn or revise or to file or support any legal orlegislative challnge to a final rule that adopts theproposed standard and agree to support the Department in defending any legal, legislative or administrative challenge to
a final rule that adopts theproposed standard. This provision will still apply ifDOE, onits own volition, adopts arule that deviates in small particulars from the Proposal. 5. The Joint Stakeholders agree not to advocate to DOE or any other party for changes to the Energy Star levels specified in the proposal for clothes washers andrefrigerators. 6, The Joint Stakeholders agree to cooperate with each other in thepreparation of pressreleases andpubic statements in support ofthe Department's adoption ofthe proposed standard, theEnergy Starrevisions andthe tax credit legislation. 7. TheJoint Stakeholders agree to support and cooperate with each other to obtain passage ofthe tax credit legislation, including advocacy in Congress andto the Administration. The Joint Stakcholders agree to consult with and obtain consent from all parries before supporting, advocating or agreeing to changes in the tax credit legislationm Such consent willnot unreasonably be withheld. Ifthe tax credit provisions are included in a comprehensive taxbill, the individual parties to this agreement may ake positions on other aspects ofthebill without

onsulting with or getting approval fom other parties, but allparties will work together to seek passage ofthe provisions agreed to here.
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standard as a final rule. Similarjointor

### co"nlinated. comments willbefiled 

### with respect

### to the revisions to the

### Energy Starprocramasneeded. 3. TheJointStabholdcra

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### the Office ofManagement and Budget and other federal agencies tllat reviewtheDepartment's**~ons** 

### the Department's**~** . promulganOll ofthepropo.ed stanci,Jtd, as a final rule. 4. TheJoint Stakeholdei'5 agree not'to attempt to OVert\lm orrevise orto file or support any**l~ia1** orlCipJativecha.l1e:nge to a 

### final rule that adopts the proposed. standard. and 

### • agree 

### to 

### support the 

### Department

### in def'encting 

### any legal, legislative 

### or administrative QhaJicnge to


### a

### final rule that

### adopts the

### proposed standard. This provision win 

### still apply

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### DOE. onhsown volition,**adop~** a rule that deviates in 

### small particulars from 1he Proposal. 5. TheJoint Stakeholders agreenotto advocate toDOE or anyotherpartyfor 

### changes to the EnergyStarlevels 

### specified inthe

### proposal for

### clorhcs washers and refrigerators. 6.**~** 

### Ioint Stalceholde:rs agree to coopcatowith

### each. other in thepreparation

### of press releases andpublic 

### statements in support of 

### the Department's adoption oftheproposed 

### standard. the

### Energy Starrevi5ions and

### the tax creditlegi.latiou. 7. The10intStakeholders agree to support and cooperatewith·eacb otherto obtain 

### passaac ofth.e tax 

### credit legislation. including advocacy 

### in Congress and to the Administration. The

### JoiJlt Stakeholder. agree 

### to consult with 

### and. obtain oonaent from allpattiesbefore 

### supporting. advocating or agreciugto 

### changes inthe 

### tax**~t** 

### legislation.. SUCih CODsent

### willnot unreasonably bewithhold. Ifthe taxcreditprovisions areincluded 

### in a 

### comprehensivetax

### bill, theindividual parties to this agreement maytake pOsitions OD other aspewi ofthebill without**~JlIUlti:ng** with orgettingapproval fi'om. other**p~es.** but

## an parties willwork toptherto seck 

### passage oftbeprovisions aarced to 

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### . 8. TheJoint Stakeholders agree to implement the commitments made in this Agreement individually or in groups. Eich Joint Stakeholder will respond in good faith to reasonable requests by other Joint Stakeholders forjoint implemetatation ofanyofthese commintents. 9. This agreement is hereby agreed to, incounterpancs, by the undersigned Joint Stakeholders. This agrement binds the undersigned Joint Staketholders, their employees, their agents for purpose ofthe proposal, and any successors and will take effect when all signatures arc affixe& This agreement applies for four years from the date ofexecution except for paragraph 4, which is not time limited.

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8. TheJoint Stakeholders 

### aarec to 

### implement the commitmentsmade 

### in this Agrcettient individually orin group.s. E'Wh loint Stakeholderwill respond ingood faith to reasonable requests by otherJoint Stalceholders forjointimplementation ofanyofthese 

### commitments. 9. This agreement isherebyagreed to, in

### counterpa:1CIJ. by theundersigned 10int Stakehold8I'8. This agreementbinds theundcmgnedJoint**Stak~holdersJ** their employees, their agents forpurposeofthe**proposal~** and lily successors and will take effect when aU signatures are affixed. This agreement applies for four years from the date ofexecution. except for paragraph4] which is not time limited.

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Joint Stakeholders
MANMACTURERS ADVOCATES

Allince Laundry SY.s LLC Alliance to Sav Esegy Thomas F. LTspuu'ce David
. Nmmuow, Pruident Chief xccutive Offccr

Anan Appliances Amiicam Councl fta Energy Alan Keusl. , ViceProsdcaz, Tenology & Eftcica Ecoomy Oovenmmat Rolation Howard OuUr, txccutivc Director

Asko IncospOted Appliance Stubdard Awm«eXcU Project Micael Wason, Vice Presidet, Govenmnt Andew deLaki, Executive DiTector Sundtds Frigidair Home Product Caufnia Eaergy Commission RorLeol, CbiefFicia Officer Robnr PemrelL Conmcisioane

Genal Electric Appliances CityofAstin, Tas Lawreci R.Jobstonw Tony Gregg, Water Comsenvion Mnager Presidet &Chief Exet3 vc Officer

gMytes Corpoation Natmlu Resources Defem Council rbouags C,Haorstman, VicePreidot, JohnAda , President Governmne- Rcladons
Miel, Inc. NozthwrPo tir Planaing Council Nick Ord, Preident &Geeral Manager. Mile,USA Frauo L. Casidy, Jr., Chairmn
Fisber & Payke Applancu, hIn. Pafco OQ andmcckic Gxy Paykcl, ChbifExeciu Offier B rlyAlexander, Vice
Whrlpool Coipoaion JefMS FPlg, PresideMt sd ChiefOpeating OfEier 4 EE-RM/STD

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Joint Stakeholders

Amana Appliaacea AJm Kusler. P2,**V~** Pmid=.TedmolosY &:**aove~t~.donl**
A.ko Incorporated M.icbad Wasson.. Vice**Presi~~** Oovemment Stalldards frigidaire HOlMProdtlCts

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Genes:al ElccUic AppliaDc;es LawreACe'R. lolmaon**Pr~idedt** &: OUetBxewtivc Ofticer**~** CoEpontion 

# Dou.- C. Horstman, VicePloaidOAt, Govl!n'l.D1flUlkclancms
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## k. Nick Ord. Pre&ideat &:: GeneDl MalIaPf, Miele, USA

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A.lliabce to Save Euer&Y David M.Nmnzow. Pn:Iident

Applimccstu4aTda AwueJ)e.IA Project A:odrew deIMld, Executive**Dit~lOf**

Calif'o.mia EurgyCommisAou P.o\tcrtPernell. CoDPiirioa.ct
CityofA1II1iD. Tc:xu Tony (keg.

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NatuNlResources PefeIqc Council loRnAdals. 'Prc&idalc**N~ro-.tPWmills** Council FrukL. CwidY. Jr., CIJaiIman

.Paci& Gas**U1d.Bl~** - BewrlyA1cua.du, Vice Prcsidet1r

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# The Facts on Proposed Clothes Washer & HVAC Mandates SITUATION 1. The Department ofEnergy (DOE) proposed two new regulations on Thursday, October 5, 2000 imposing mandates on 1.clothes washers, and 2. air conditioners & heat pumps. 2. In abackroom deal without consumers or taxpayers groups represented, enviros and manufacturers cooked up the mandate that DOE has merely rubber-stamped. 3. Roughly 81 million U.S. households have washers. There are roughly 10 million new units shipped per year in the U.S. 4. John Q. Public and Jane Doe don't know that this mandate is being foisted upon them. ACTION Strong statement needed from Congress that the comment period regarding the DOE mandates needs to be extended by at least 120 days to ensure the public's voice is heard. REASONING This particular mandate is a perfect example ofwhen the minimum comment period of60 days is insufficient because: 1. The rule directly affects so many households, 2. John Q. Public and Jane Doe don't know about this mandate, 3. The cost increases are so high, 4. The products are available now and people do not buy them, A. Cost to average consumers estimated at $240 for clothes washers, $274 for residential central air conditioners, and $486 for residential heat pumps; B. A load oflaundry will take some 10 minutes longer to wash than in ordinary washers; C. These high efficiency machines actually need to have special detergent. Ifyou put normal detergent in. it "over-suds." Ifyoujust cut back on the amount your clothes don't get clean; D. Fears exist that equipment will require more expensive servicing; F. Side-loading washers make up less than 12% ofthe washers sold in the U.S. today; 5. Manufacturers evince an understanding that people don't want the mandate when A. Whirlpool stated, "Federal standards provide the only meaningful route to appropriately higher energy efficiency for appliances, because consumers have historically shown a disinclination to pay more for products that are more environmentally friendly. That's true even when the total cost ofowning and operating such products is less than that ofcurrent models."-WhirlpoolRelease4/23/97; B. Industry stated, "Selling it in the marketplace is easy ifthere's a standard in place. It's not a matter, necessarily, ofconsumer acceptance."-Las VegasReview-Journal6/12/00 6. Against the people's will, the Department ofEnergy is rushing the mandate-- DOE Secretary Richardson has stated that DOE is "on a rush to establish an environmental and energy self-sufficiency legacy."-New York Times 10/3/00 7. The poor, minorities, people living on fixed incomes, and seniors would suffer most. Page 1 of2 EE-RM/STD-98-44o.--

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# The Facts on Proposed Clothes Washer & HVAC Mandates SITUATION 1. The Department ofEnergy (DOE) proposed two new regulations on Thursday, October 5, 2000 imposing mandates on 1. clothes washers, and 2. air conditioners & 

### heat pumps. 2. In a backroom deal without consumers ortaxpayers groups represented, enviros and manufacturers cooked up the mandate that DOE has merely rubber-stamped. 3. Roughly 81 million U.S. households have washers. There are roughly 10 million new units shipped per year in the U.S. 

### 4. John Q. Public and Jane Doe don't know that this mandate is being foisted upon them. ACTION Strong statement needed from Congress that the comment period regarding the DOE mandates needs to be extended by at least 120 days to ensure the public's voice is heard. REASONING This particular mandate is a perfect example ofwhen the minimum commentperiod of60 days is insufficient because: 1. The rule directly affects so many households, 2. John 

### Q. Public and Jane Doe don't know about this mandate, 3. The cost increases are so high, 4. The products are available now and people do not buy them, A. Cost to average consumers estimated at $240 for clothes washers, $274 for residential central air conditioners, and $486 for residential heat pumps; B. A load oflaundry will take some 10 minutes longer to wash than in ordinary washers; C. These high efficiency machines actually need to have special detergent. Ifyou put normal detergent in. it "over-suds." Ifyoujust cut back on the amount your clothes don't get clean; D. Fears exist that equipment will require more expensive servicing; F. Side-loading washers make up less than 12% ofthe washers sold in the U.S. today; 5. Manufacturers evince an understanding that people don't want the mandate when A. Whirlpool stated, "Federal standards provide the only meaningful route to appropriately higher energy efficiency for appliances, because 

### consumers have historically shown a disinclination to pay more for products that are more environmentally friendly. That's true even when the total cost ofowning and operating such products is less than that ofcurrent 

### models."-WhirlpoolRelease 4/23/97; B. Industry stated, "Selling it in the marketplace is easy ifthere's a standard in place. It's not a matter, necessarily, ofconsumer acceptance."-Las 

### Vegas Review-Journal 6/12/00 6. Against the people's will, the Department ofEnergy is rushing the mandate-- DOE Secretary Richardson has stated that DOE is "on a rush to establish an environmental and energy self-sufficiency legacy."-New 

### York Times 10/3/00 7. The poor, minorities, people living on fixed incomes, and seniors would suffer most. Page 1 of2

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- DISPARATE ADVERSE IMPACTS 1. Regular, every-day people, a.k.a. consumers, are not equipped to read the Federal Register and comment within 60 days ofthe publishing ofa proposed rule in the way that special interest groups with lobbyists and lawyers on retainer are. 2. This mandate is "unfair to minorities and the poor because, although they are least able to pay, they must bear the greatest costs for adhering to those laws through
... higher prices," stated the non-partisan National Center for Public Policy Research. 3. 74% ofenvironmental justice groups believe that government should be required to determine that proposed environmental laws would not have a disproportionate impact on minority and low-income communities before being adopted."-"Survey ofenvironmental Justice Groups," conducted by the National Center for Public Policy Research, Washington, DC, July-August, 2000. 

### 4. Disparate adverse impacts on A. the poor, B. people on fixed incomes, C. households that wash less, D. have lower electricity costs, or E. fewer occupants, and F. senior citizens. SOUND BITES 1. We should trust the American people to make their own choices and have control over their own lives. 2. This is an example of"Big-government-elitists-supposedly-know-better-than-the-Americanpeople-what-is-good-for-the-American-people" thinking. 3. The federal government is getting into your bathroom (toilets), your laundry room (washing machines), your bedroom (if, like many households, you have AC in your bedroom), and every other room in your house (light bulbs). 4. Consumers would have fewer model choices and the free market would be damaged. WASTE & ABUSE OF TAX DOLLARS 1. For pure public relations purposes-to push the wildly expensive, backroom mandate--the Department ofEnergy is providing a free concert tour ofcountry singers. 2. Forpure public relations purposes, DOE gave away brand new Maytag Neptune washing machines (over $1000 on the free market) in two cities--Bern, Kansas in 1997 and Reading, Massachusetts (a suburb ofBoston) in 2000. 3. The PR firm Leo Burnett handles PR for the washing machine give-away in Boston. 4. The proposed rule and HR 4977 would provide up to $60 million to each company making appliances. HR4977 defines the manufacturing corporations as "taxpayers"--not the consumers who would pay significantly more for the appliances. 5. These regulations were developed in a backroom deal without input from the public. The "joint stakeholders" are the manufacturers and liberal environmental groups (NRDC, for example). The most important "stakeholder"

- the American Consumer and Taxpayer

- was left out ofthe process. MIDNIGHT REGULATION & OCTOBER SURPRISE As an "October Surprise,"the Department ofEnergy waited five months untiljustbefore Congress ends to publish the proposed mandate that DOE previously stated on May 23, 2000, would be done in June 2000. In an attempt at "Midnight Regulation," the estimated date for finalizing the rule has not changed and remains December 2000. Page 2 of2 EE-RM/STD-98-440413·-A1!11. 

### DISPARATEADVERSE IMPACTS 1. Regular, every-day people, a.k.a. consumers, are not equipped to read the Federal Register and comment within 60 days ofthe publishing ofa proposed rule in the way that special interest groups with lobbyists and lawyers on retainer are. 2. This mandate is "unfairto minorities and the poorbecause, although they are least able to pay, they mustbear the greatest costs for adhering to those laws through
... higher prices," stated the non-partisan NationalCenter for Public Policy Research. 3. 74% ofenvironmentaljustice groups believe that government should berequired to determine thatproposed environmental laws would not have a disproportionate impact on minority and low-income communities before being adopted."-"Survey ofenvironmental Justice Groups," conducted bythe National Center for Public Policy Research, Washington, DC, July-August, 2000. /)



### 4. Disparate adverse impacts on A. the poor, B. people on fixed incomes, C. households that wash less, D. have lower electricity costs, orE. fewer occupants, and F. senior citizens. SOUND BITES 1. We should trust the American people to make their own choices and have control over their own lives. 2. This is an example of"Big-government-elitists-supposedly-know-better-than-the-Americanpeople-what-is-good-for-the-American-people" thinking. 3. 

### The federal government is getting into your bathroom (toilets), your laundry room (washing machines), your bedroom (if, 

### like manyhouseholds, you have AC in your bedroom), and every other room in your house (lightbulbs). 4. 

### Consumers would have fewer model choices and the free market would be damaged. WASTE & 

### ABUSE OF TAXDOLLARS 1. 

### Forpurepublic relations purposes-topush the wildly expensive, backroom mandate--the Department ofEnergy is providing a free concerttour ofcountry singers. 2. Forpurepublic relations purposes, DOE gave away brand new MaytagNeptune washing machines (over $1000 on the free market) in two cities--Bern, Kansas in 1997 and Reading, Massachusetts (a suburb ofBoston) in 2000. 3. The PRfirm Leo Burnett handles PRfor the washing machine give-away in Boston. 4. The proposed rule and HR4977 would provide up to $60 million to each company making appliances. HR4977 defines the manufacturing corporations as 

### "taxpayers"--not the consumers who would pay significantly more for the appliances. 5. These regulations were developed in a backroom deal without input from thepublic. The "joint stakeholders" are the manufacturers and liberal environmental groups (NRDC, for example). The most important "stakeholder"

- the American Consumer and Taxpayer

- was left out ofthe process. MIDNIGHT REGULATION & 

### OCTOBER SURPRISE As an 

### "October Surprise," the Department ofEnergy waited five months untiljustbefore Congress ends topublish the proposed mandate that DOEpreviously stated on May 23, 2000, would be done in June 2000. In an attempt at 

### "MidnightRegulation," the estimated date for finalizing the rule has not changed and remains December 2000. Page 2 of2

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Agreement on _Co unsenus Recomn ndationjto The Department of Enerwy Reladtn to Energv Efficiency Standads for Clothes Washers And elaed Matters 

### Proposal 1. Clothes Wasler Energy Standard and o girsv Test P rocture The clothes washer energy standards for standard class clothes washetp shall be 1.04 MEF in 1/1/2004 and 1.26 MEF in 1/1/2007. The energy test procedure willbe revised to ensure that variability between test cloths willnot significanly affectremaining moist;re content (RMC) results. Additional clarifications will alsobe made to test procedure. 2. r Energy Star levels shall be set as follows: Standard Class Clothes Washers-- 1.26 MEF in 2001; 1.42 MEF in 2004; Refrigcrator/Preezers-10% better than the 2001 standard in 2001; change to 15% better than the 2001in 2004. 3. Tax Credit forthe ProductioM ofEnertv Efficient Clothes Washers andRefrleeratorFreeagty The credit shall provide for two energy efficiency tiers, each with separately designated funds. There is $30 million in each designated fund per company per efficiency tier. Cap of$60 million per company for the two funds oryearly cap with carry forward. Annual total tax credit cannot exceed in anytaxable year 2% ofcorporate gross Tevenucs as determined by average of3prior years. Standard Class Clothes Washers: Two tiers coterminous 2001-2006; $50 per unit for products manufactured with a 1.26 MEF and $100 per unit forproducts manufactured with a 1.42 MEF, increasing to 1.5 MEF in 2004. Includes residential-style "coin-operated" washers. Refrigerators: Firsttier effective in2001, $50 per unit forproducts manufactured 10% above 2001 minimum efficiency standard. Credit runasthrough 2004. Secondtier also effective in 2001 and runs through 2006. It is $100 for products manufactured 15% above the 2001 minimum efficiency standard. Credits apply to automatic defrost refrigerator-freezers only, at 16.5 cubic feet internal volume and above. 

### 4. ountarv Ind4st WaterProram Water factorreporting shall be part ofavoluntary industry sponsored program. AIAM members agree to publicly disclose through AHAM, water factors for each model that meets Energy Star/Tax Credit NMF levels, starting sometime in calendar year2001. In calendar year 2002 and each year thereafter, industrywide shipment weighted average water factors for units shipped inthe previous year shall be reported by AHAM. Water factor calculations willuse appendix I water factor through 2003 and will use appendix l1 thereaftcr. Startng in 2007, AHAM members agIse to report water factor for all models. AHAM will sponsor water conferenc. -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ageemtnton QJplWIlSl!sougpendatioas,to 

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### Proposal 1. 

### goUt"Washer EDemStapdard aDd 

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### hemTeflPrutdpn The clothes washer energy standards for standard class elothes**washet~~** sball 

### be 1.04 

### MBF in 1/1/2004 and 1.26 MEF in 1/112007. The

### energy testpmc:edurcwillbe:revisedto 

### ensurethat variabilitybetweentestcloths wiU not sigpinQQJly affectremaining**moist·.:I{~**contant (RMC)results. Additional clarifications w:ill also bemadeto teat prcx;cd.ure. 2. EP&DD' Star 

### Energy Star levela shall be set as follows: Standard Class Clothes**Washers-~** 1.26 

### MEF in 2001; 1.42 MEF in 2004; R.efrigcmorJPreezers-lO% better than the 2001 standard

### in 2001; changeto 15%better

### than the 2001

### in 2004- 

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## Credit for the

### Production

### ofEoemEfficle!t

### ClOthes Washers apd**Befriwator~** FreYID The credit Ihall provide for two·energy efficiency tiers, each with separately designated funds. There i& $30million ineach desiiDated :fund per companyper efficiency tier. Cap of$60 million per

### company for the two 

### funds or

### yearly cap with can)'fOlWard. Annuall0taltax 

### credit cannot exceed in

### anytaxable

### year 2% ofcorporate gross tevenues 

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### determined. by

### average of:3 prior years. Standard Class Clothes Washers: TWo tiers coterminous 2001·2006; $50 per unit for products manufilctw'cowith a 1.26

### MEr and $100 perunit (orproduots manllf'acturedwith a 1.42 MEF. incrca.sil)g to 1.5 

### MBP' in 2004. hlt:ludes residential-style "eom-operated" washers. Refrigerators: 

### First tiereffective in

### 2001. SSO pet

### unit forproductsmanufactured 10% above 2001 

### IPinimurn efficiencystandard. 

### Creditnmsthrough 2004. Secondtier also effective in2001 and runs through 2006. It is $100 for products manufactured 15 1 /0 above the 2001 minimum. efficiency standard. Credits apply to automatic deftost t'efrigentor-ireezen only, at 16.5 cubic feet internal volumeand abo'Ve. 

### 4. l!Slulltalybdustry

### WaterPrognm Water faGtor reporting shallbe

### part ofa voluntary industry 

### spolUOrcc1program. AllAMmembers apeeto 

### publicly disclose through 

### AHAM. Water factors for 

### each model 

### that me. Energy 

### Star/fax Credit 

### MEF levels. starting sometime 

### in calendar

### year 2001. 

### In calendar 

### year 2002 and each

### year then:afte.r, industIywideshipment

### wmshted**a~enlg8** watflt factO!! for 

### units shipped

### inthepTevious 

### year shallbe reportedby

### .AHAM. Waterfaetor oalculatiOllS willuse appendix 1water factor through 2003 andWill usc appcmdix]1 thereafter. starting in2007, AHAMUlcmbers agree to report water D.ctor for all modela. AHAMwill sponsorwater couf'cre:ucc.

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