Case Settlements

To ensure the people of California receive the cost savings and environmental benefits of the California Energy Commission's (CEC) energy and water efficiency regulations, and to support a fair marketplace, CEC established a comprehensive enforcement program covering both appliance and building energy standards. The program specifically seeks to enforce appliance efficiency standards through product testing, engagement with manufacturers and retailers, compliance assistance and education, issuance of penalties, and other enforcement actions.

On this page you will find annual summaries of cases settled through CEC's mutual settlement program and those cases resolved in administrative and civil proceedings. Please note that each case is different with a different set of facts, so prior settlements are not necessarily indicative of future settlements.

Public Resources Code section 25402.11 and Title 20 California Code of Regulations (section 1609) provide CEC's authority for imposing penalties for violations of the appliance efficiency standards and set forth factors to consider when determining an appropriate penalty. Regulated entities are encouraged to actively monitor all product lines to ensure compliance with the state's energy and water efficiency standards.

Public Resources Code section 25534(b) provides CEC’s authority for imposing penalties for non-compliant thermal power plants with generating capacity of 50 megawatts or more, and any facilities appurtenant thereto. (Pub. Resources Code §§ 25110, 25120). Regulated entities are encouraged to actively monitor their facilities to ensure compliance.

Contact: Appliance Enforcement | applianceenforcement@energy.ca.gov

Enforcement Case Settlement - Display
Date Settled Case Settlement News Releases & Documents Settlement Agreement Program Area
September 2018 Stanley Black & Decker Inc. 09/28/2018 Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Settlement Appliances
August 2018 Maax Spas Industries Corp 09/14/2018 Maax Spas Industries Corp Settlement Appliances
August 2018 DBT Auto Electrical Products Limited 09/14/2018 DBT Auto Electrical Products Limited Settlement Appliances
August 2018 Gyphon Mobile Electronics, LLC 08/15/2018 Gyphon Mobile Electronics, LLC Settlement Appliances
August 2018 Pacific Gas and Electric Company 08/15/2018 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Settlement Appliances
August 2018 Johnson Outdoor Marine Electronics, Inc 08/15/2018 Johnson Outdoor Marine Electronics, Inc Settlement Appliances
July 2018 Chigo Electrical Appliances USA, Inc./Soleus Air 08/01/2018 Chigo Electrical Appliances USA, Inc./Soleus Air Settlement Appliances
July 2018 Mountain Plumbing Products 07/14/2018 Mountain Plumbing Products Settlement Appliances
June 2018 Nidec Motor Corporation 07/14/2018 Nidec Motor Corporation Settlement Appliances
June 2018 Dohney Enterprises, Inc 07/14/2018 Dohney Enterprises, Inc Settlement Appliances
June 2018 Positec Tool Corporation 07/01/2018 Positec Tool Corporation Settlement Appliances
June 2018 Le Cache Premium Wine Cabinets 09/01/2018 Le Cache Premium Wine Cabinets Settlement Appliances
June 2018 LEDVANCE LLC 06/15/2018 LEDVANCE LLC Settlement Appliances
May 2018 Dynasty Spas 06/15/2018 Dynasty Spas Settlement Appliances
May 2018 Pulse Showerspas, Inc. 05/14/2018 Pulse Showerspas, Inc. Settlement Appliances