Compliance
DOE has established regulations on certification, compliance, and enforcement in 10 CFR Part 429. These regulations cover statistical sampling plans, certified ratings, certification reports, record retention, and enforcement. More information about compliance and enforcement is available on DOE's Implementation webpage.
Waivers
For information on current test procedure waivers, see DOE’s Waivers webpage.
For information about obtaining test procedure waivers, see 10 CFR 430.27.
Exceptions
DOE's Office of Hearings and Appeals has not authorized exception relief for urinals.
For information about obtaining exception relief, see 10 CFR part 1003.
Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
State Exemptions to Federal Pre-emption
A State may petition DOE for exemption from preemption of a Federal water conservation standard in certain cases of unusual or compelling State or local water interests. A State may also petition DOE to withdraw such exemption. See 10 CFR part 430, subpart D. DOE has not exempted any State from this water conservation standard.
On December 22, 2010, DOE published in the Federal Register a final rule to waive the general rule of Federal preemption for water use standards, under 42 U.S.C. 6297(c), with respect to any State regulation concerning urinals if such State regulation is (1) more stringent than Federal regulation concerning the water use or water efficiency for that same type or class of product, and (2) applicable to any sale or installation of all products in that particular type or class. 75 FR 80289.
Small Business Exemptions
Any manufacturer of a covered product with annual gross revenues that do not exceed $8,000,000 from all its operations and meets certain other conditions may apply for an exemption to the energy conservation standard. For details, see 10 CFR part 430, subpart E.
ENERGY STAR®
DOE supports the testing and verification of ENERGY STAR® products in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Find tips and guidance for making your home, workplace, or vehicle more energy efficient visit EnergySavers.gov.