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{{Program
|ProgramName=Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
|ProgramType=Program
|OrgSponsor=Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|CreationLegislation=Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
|Purpose=To set minimum energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment, reducing energy consumption, lowering utility bills, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to ensure a uniform and equitable market for energy-efficient products.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program |title=Appliance and Equipment Standards Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref>
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program
|ProgramStart=1975
|Duration=Indefinite
|Historic=No
}}
'''Appliance and Equipment Standards Program''' is designed to set minimum energy efficiency standards for a wide range of appliances and equipment, aiming to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. By establishing these standards, the program ensures a uniform and equitable market for energy-efficient products across the U.S., promoting technological innovation and consumer savings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program |title=Appliance and Equipment Standards Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref>

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program}}

==Goals==
* Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through efficiency standards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program |title=Appliance and Equipment Standards Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref>
* Promote technological innovation in appliance and equipment efficiency.
* Provide consumer savings on energy bills through the adoption of efficient products.

==Organization==
This program is managed by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically under the Building Technologies Office (BTO). The governance involves a structured process for rulemaking, involving stakeholders like manufacturers, energy efficiency advocates, and consumers. Funding for the program is part of EERE's budget, with no specific initial funding amount publicly detailed.

The leader of the program holds the title/position of **Director, Building Technologies Office**.

==Partners==
* No specific partnerships are listed, but the program engages with various stakeholders including manufacturers, consumer groups, and state governments.

==History==
The Appliance and Equipment Standards Program was established under the **Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975** to address energy conservation in response to the 1970s energy crisis. Over the decades, it has expanded to cover more than 60 categories of products, with standards periodically updated through a rulemaking process. Key historical milestones include amendments through acts like the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 and numerous updates reflecting technological advancements and policy shifts. 

==Funding==
The program operates within DOE's budget for energy efficiency, with specifics on initial funding not detailed. However, the program's financial impact is significant, with standards implemented since 1987 saving consumers over $63 billion in energy costs in 2015 alone.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program |title=Appliance and Equipment Standards Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref>

==Implementation==
Implementation involves:
* A rulemaking process for developing and updating efficiency standards.
* Stakeholder engagement for input on proposed standards.
* Enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance by manufacturers.
The program has no defined end date, as it's meant to continually evolve with technology and policy.

==Related==
* [[Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy]]
* [[Building Technologies Office]]

==External links==
* https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/appliance-and-equipment-standards-program
* wikipedia:Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

===Social media===
* No specific social media accounts for this program; follow the Department of Energy for updates.

==References==

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[[Category:Department of Energy]]