Sean Lev, John Hodges, and Jason Neal recently co-authored a Law360 article analyzing the continued enforcement of federal and state energy efficiency requirements amid the Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts and proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) energy efficiency program.
In “Upholding Energy Efficiency Rules if DOE Eases Enforcement,” the authors discuss DOE’s proposed changes to its Process Rule for adopting energy efficiency standards and test procedures, as well as the potential impact of pending legislation on the federal energy efficiency program. They also examine the continued enforcement authority of DOE and the Federal Trade Commission, along with the roles of the Energy Star program, state regulators such as the California Energy Commission, and private parties in pursuing violations of energy efficiency requirements.
Together, these developments highlight the importance of continued compliance with existing energy efficiency requirements and underscore the need for manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to remain vigilant as federal and state enforcement priorities evolve.
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