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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Department of Energy Efficiency Standards
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2019 House hearing regarding the Department of Energy's (DOE) progress on setting energy for appliances. Lawmakers and witnesses discussed the impact of delayed standards on consumer energy costs and environmental goals.
The hearing examines whether the Department of Energy is meeting its legal obligations to update , which directly influences the energy consumption, utility costs, and environmental impact of household appliances used by residents.
Who It Affects
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Consumers
Efficiency standards determine the energy usage and operating costs of household appliances.
Appliance Manufacturers
Manufacturers must comply with federal efficiency standards when designing and selling appliances.
Department of Energy
The agency is responsible for establishing and updating energy efficiency standards under federal law.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 7, 2019, before the House Subcommittee on Energy.
- The primary subject was the Department of Energy's (DOE) inaction or delay regarding energy efficiency standards for consumer appliances.
- Witnesses included representatives from the DOE, consumer advocacy groups, environmental organizations, and appliance manufacturing industry associations.
- The hearing record notes that Assistant Secretary Daniel R. Simmons did not provide answers to submitted questions for the record by the time of printing.
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- The committee received testimony regarding the potential impact of efficiency standards on consumer utility bills and national climate goals.
- The document includes prepared statements from seven witnesses representing government, industry, and advocacy sectors.
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The document explicitly notes that the DOE Assistant Secretary failed to provide answers to submitted questions for the record by the printing deadline.
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