Appliance Efficiency Compliance
The Appliance Efficiency Program requires that the manufacturers of certain appliances meet state and federal standards for energy and water efficiency. Manufacturers must also certify the performance of their appliances to the Energy Commission to demonstrate compliance with the standards and make this information available to the public.
Instructions and Forms
Manufacturers
Third Party Certifiers
Test Laboratories
How to Apply for Test Laboratory Approval (Spanish, Korean, Chinese)
2013 Test Laboratory Application Forms
2013 List of Approved Test Laboratories (Excel file)
Updated: August 30, 2013Previous Lists of Approved Test Laboratories (Excel files)
Trade Association Directories
If you are a trade association representing appliance manufacturers, and you publish a directory of your members' product data, you can apply for approval with the California Energy Commission. For more information, please e-mail us at appliances@energy.ca.gov.
List of Currently Approved Trade Association Directories