U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Building Technologies Office – Appliance & Equipment Standards

Dishwashers Direct Final Rule Technical Support Document

This page provides the technical analysis and results in support of the information presented in the direct final rule for dishwashers.

Chapters

• Title Page
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Analytical Framework
• Chapter 3. Market and Technology Assessment
• Chapter 4. Screening Analysis
• Chapter 5. Engineering Analysis
• Chapter 6. Markups for Equipment Price Determination
• Chapter 7. Energy and Water Use Analysis
• Chapter 8. Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Analysis
• Chapter 9. Shipments Analysis
• Chapter 10. National Impact Analysis
• Chapter 11. Consumer Subgroup Analysis
• Chapter 12. Manufacturer Impact Analysis
• Chapter 13. Employment Impact Analysis
• Chapter 14. Utility Impact Analysis
• Chapter 15. Emissions Analysis
• Chapter 16. Monetization of Emission Reductions Benefits
• Chapter 17. Regulatory Impact Analysis

Appendices

• Appendix 8A. User Instructions for LCC and PBP Spreadsheets
• Appendix 8B. Uncertainty and Variability
• Appendix 8C. Estimation of Equipment Price Trends for Residential Dishwashers
• Appendix 8D. Lifetime Distributions
• Appendix 8E. Distributions Used for Discount Rates
• Appendix 8F. LCC and PBP Results Using Alternative Base Case Efficiency Distribution
• Appendix 9A. Relative Price Elasticity of Demand for Appliances
• Appendix 10A. User Instructions for Shipments and NIA Spreadsheets
• Appendix 10B. National Net Present Value of Consumer Benefits Using Alternative Product Price Forecasts
• Appendix 10C. National Energy Savings and Net Present Value Using Alternative Economic Growth Scenarios
• Appendix 10D. National Energy Savings and Net Present Value Using Alternative Base Case Efficiency Trend
• Appendix 12A. Manufacturer Impact Analysis Interview Guide
• Appendix 12B. Government Regulatory Impact Model (GRIM) Results
• Appendix 16A. Social Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Executive Order 12866
• Appendix 17A. Regulatory Impact Analysis Supporting Materials

Spreadsheets

• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
• National Impact Analysis
• Government Regulatory Impact Model

Contact Information

Stephen L. Witkowski, P.E.
Project Manager
202-586-7463