Buildings and Efficiency

Appliance Standards

Appliance and equipment standards set minimum energy and/or water efficiency requirements for the sale of specific products. Typically, appliance and equipment standards are first passed at the state level, and after a number of states adopt similar standards, industry groups will often lobby for national standards which are usually preferable to a patchwork of state requirements. Many appliances are now covered by national standards, which apply to products manufactured or imported into the U.S., but states still have the option to pass stricter requirements for products sold within its borders. Over time, these standards are updated to reflect new technologies and energy efficiency targets.

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Policy Explainer: Appliance Standards

A policy explainer about appliance standards and their benefits to consumers and the environment.

2023

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Climate XChange

2022 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

A scorecard that analyzes the progress states are making to advance energy efficiency policies.

2022

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ACEEE

How Appliance Standards Can Help Meet U.S. Climate Goals and Save Consumers Money

A report that estimates the potential emissions reductions, utility bill savings, and peak demand reductions from updated efficiency standards for 47 products.

2020

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Appliance Standards Awareness Project & ACEEE

Appliance & Equipment Efficiency Standards Roadmap

An examination of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and steps to advance appliance and equipment efficiency.

2017

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Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

Model Rules

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Model Act for Establishing State Appliance and Equipment Energy and Water Efficiency Standards

A model law to establish appliance efficiency standards for residential and commercial products.

2021

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Appliance Standards Awareness Project & ACEEE

Model States

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California

The Appliance Efficiency Regulations apply to over 70 products.

2019

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Colorado

The Colorado Efficiency Standards for Appliances apply to 20 products.

2023

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New Jersey

The Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards apply to 20 products.

2022

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New York

The Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards apply to 21 products.

2022

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Status	State Sort descending	Region	YR Enacted
Not Enacted	Alabama Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Alaska Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	West
Enacted	Arizona Empty column The state's Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards currently apply to 14 products. Establishing Policies A.R.S. 44-1375 (2009) Empty column	Southwest	2009
Not Enacted	Arkansas Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Establishing Policies Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	California Empty column The Appliance Efficiency Regulations apply to over 70 products. Establishing Policies California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 - 1609 (2019) Appliance Efficiency Regulations - Title 20 Empty column	West	2019
Enacted	Colorado Empty column The Colorado Efficiency Standards for Appliances apply to 20 products. Establishing Policies C.R.S. 6-7.5 (2019) HB23-1161 (2023) Efficiency standards for appliances Empty column	West	2023
Enacted	Connecticut Empty column The Small Product and Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards apply to 21 products. Establishing Policies C.G.S. Section 16a-48, Chapter 298 (2011) Executive Order 21-3 (2021) Product Efficiency Standards Empty column	Northeast	2011
Not Enacted	Delaware Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Florida Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Georgia Empty column The Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Standards apply to 1 product: toilets. Establishing Policies GA Code § 50-8-18 (2008) Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Standards (2009) Empty column	Southeast	2009
Enacted	Hawai‘i Empty column The Hawai‘i Appliance Efficiency Standards apply to 10 products. Establishing Policies Act 141 (2019) SB 691 (2023) HB 192 (2023) Hawai‘i Appliance Efficiency Standards Empty column	West	2023
Not Enacted	Idaho Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Illinois Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Indiana Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Iowa Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kansas Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kentucky Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Louisiana Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Maine Empty column Maine’s Appliance Efficiency Standards apply to 8 products. Establishing Policies L.D. 940 (2021) 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 180 (2021) Appliance Efficiency Standards Empty column	Northeast	2021
Enacted	Maryland Empty column The Energy and Water Efficiency Standards apply to 11 products. Establishing Policies HB 772 (2022) Appliance Efficiency Standards Empty column	Southeast	2022
Enacted	Massachusetts Empty column The Appliance Efficiency Standards apply to 15 products. Establishing Policies S. 9 (2021) 225 CMR 9.00 (2021) Appliance Energy and Water Efficiency Standards Empty column	Northeast	2021
Not Enacted	Michigan Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Enacted	Minnesota Empty column The sale of mercury-containing light bulbs will be phased out by 2025 in favor of LEDs. Establishing Policies HF 3911 (2024) Empty column	Midwest	2024
Not Enacted	Mississippi Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Missouri Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Montana Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Nebraska Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Enacted	Nevada Empty column Appliance standards apply to 16 products. Establishing Policies AB 383 (2021) Appliance Standards Empty column	West	2021
Enacted	New Hampshire Empty column The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards apply to 3 products. Establishing Policies R.S.A. 339-G (2008) Empty column	Northeast	2008
Enacted	New Jersey Empty column The Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards apply to 20 products. Establishing Policies A 5160 (2022) Appliance Standards Empty column	Northeast	2022
Not Enacted	New Mexico Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	New York Empty column The Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards apply to 21 products. Establishing Policies A10439 (2022) S9405 (2022) New York State Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Empty column	Northeast	2022
Not Enacted	North Carolina Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	North Dakota Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Ohio Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Oklahoma Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	Oregon Empty column The Energy Efficiency Standards apply to 17 products. Establishing Policies HB 2062 (2021) HB 4057 (2022) Energy Efficiency Standards: Appliances and Other Products Empty column	West	2022
Not Enacted	Pennsylvania Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	Rhode Island Empty column The Energy and Water Efficiency Standards apply to 15 products. Establishing Policies S 0339A (2021) H5550A (2023) S1119 (2023) Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Empty column	Northeast	2023
Not Enacted	South Carolina Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	South Dakota Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Tennessee Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Texas Empty column The Water Saving Performance Standards apply to 6 products Establishing Policies Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, (30 TAC) Section 290.251-267 (2009) Plumbing Fixtures: Water Saving Standards Empty column	Southwest	2009
Not Enacted	Utah Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	West
Enacted	Vermont Empty column The Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment apply to 23 products. Establishing Policies 9 V.S.A. chapter 74 (2017) Act 139 of 2018 (2018) Vermont Appliance Efficiency and Water Conservation Standards Empty column	Northeast	2018
Not Enacted	Virginia Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Washington Empty column The Appliance Efficiency Standards apply to 21 products. Establishing Policies RCW § 19.260 (2019) HB 1619 (2022) Appliance Standards Empty column	West	2022
Not Enacted	West Virginia Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Wisconsin Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Wyoming Empty column Appliance standards set minimum energy and water conservation requirements for appliances and equipment. Empty column	West

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