Appliance Efficiency Program
The Energy Commission's energy efficiency standards have saved Californians more than $74 billion in reduced electricity bills since 1975. Read more…
Manufacturers must certify appliance efficiency data to the Energy Commission in order to comply with state law.
Compliance - Go here for information on our compliance program, to certify appliance data, or apply for approval of a test laboratory or third party certifier.
Enforcement - Go here for information on our enforcement program, to report a violation, or to respond to an enforcement letter.
Outreach - Go here for outreach and education materials such as flyers, brochures, reports, and FAQs.
Appliance Efficiency Database
Proceedings & Rulemakings
- 2013 Appliance Efficiency Pre-Rulemaking
- Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamp Specification
- Battery Charger System Rulemaking
- Enforcement Rulemaking
Program Bulletins & Announcements
Historical Regulations & Rulemakings
2012 Appliance Efficiency Regulations
These regulations were adopted by the Energy Commission on January 12, 2012.
Effective February 1, 2013