DoE Energy Efficiency Testing
Ensure compliance to mandatory DoE regulations for your commercial or residential equipment.

In accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is authorized to implement and enforce minimum efficiency standards for a wide range of appliances and equipment used in residential and commercial buildings and verify that products sold in the United States meet the energy conservation standards. Certification, compliance, and enforcement regulations for these products and equipment are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 10 part 429.

Like government safety standards, the benefits of efficiency standards are significant and widespread, including product innovation and billions of dollars in energy savings for consumers. Currently, the DOE efficiency standards prohibit the production, import or sale of products that do not meet the minimum efficiency requirements and cover more than 60 categories of products, from dishwashers to vending machines to lighting technologies.

The DOE requires an annual certification filing by manufacturers to show compliance to minimum energy efficiency standards. Therefore, it is up to the manufacturer to ensure their products are capable of meeting the standards and to annually file their certification to the DOE. Additionally, the manufacturer may need to pass a DOE test if their product is chosen through the market surveillance process.

MET Labs is a global leader in energy efficiency testing lab and is experienced with helping major manufacturers meet the requirements of various energy efficiency programs. MET provides fast and efficient product testing, certification and data validation for Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, and Natural Resources Canada requirements.