Skip to Content
U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

State Petitions

Summary

Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act as amended (hereafter "EPCA" or "Act") established the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles. (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309) Products covered under the Program and the authority to regulate them, are listed in section 322. (42 U.S.C. 6292) Federal energy efficiency requirements for residential products generally preempt State laws or regulations concerning energy conservation testing, labeling, and standards. (42 U.S.C. 6297(a)-(c)) However, the Department can grant waivers of Federal preemption (hereafter "waiver" or "exemption") for particular State laws or regulations, in accordance with the procedures and other provisions of section 327(d) of the Act. (42 U.S.C. 6243(d)) In particular, section 327(d)(1)(A) of EPCA provides that any State or river basin commission with a State regulation regarding energy use, energy efficiency, or water use requirements for products regulated by the Energy Conservation Program, may petition for an exemption from federal preemption and apply its own State regulation. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d)(1)(A))

California Petition

Comments Received on California Petition

California Energy Commission, #2 California Energy Commission, #3
Sierra Nevada Alliance, #4 Marin Municipal Water District, #5
North Marin Water District, #6 California Municipal Utilities Association, #7
EnerPath, #8 City of Yreka, #9
City of Santa Monica, #10 Victor Valley Water District, #11
Three Valleys Municipal Water District, #12 Cucamonga Valley Water District, #13
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, #14 Padre Dam Municipal Water District, #15
Foothill Municipal Water District, #16 Whirlpool Corporation, #17
Sonoma County Water Agency, #18 San Diego County Water Authority, #19
Santa Fe Irrigation District, #20 Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, #21
Long Beach Water Department, #22 Central Basin Municipal Water District, #23
West Basin Municipal Water District, #24 The Home Depot, #25
Channel Islands Beach Community Services District, #26 City of Santa Barbara, #27
Multi-housing Laundry Association, #28 San Diego County Water Authority, #29
Fisher and Paykel Appliances, #30 Edison Electric Institute, #31 withdrawn (see #78)
City of Roseville, #32 Pacific Institute, #33
Rancho California Water District, #34 Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, #35
National Electrical Manufacturers Association, #36 Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, #37
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, #38 Burbank Water and Power, #39
Association of California Water Agencies, #40 Natural Resources Defense Council, #41
Cresenta Valley Water District, #42 Calleguas Municipal Water District, #43
Pacific Gas & Electric Company, #44 City of Glendale, California, #45
Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power, #46 Carpinteria Valley Water District, #47
Irvine Ranch Water District, #48 Western Municipal Water District, #49
Alliance Laundry Systems, LLC, #50 California Water Association, #51
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, #52 Maytag Corporation, #53
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, #54 General Electric, #55
City of Napa Water Division, #56 Alameda County Water District, #57
Olivenhain Municipal Water District, #58 Contra Costa Water District, #59
City of Downey, #60 California Urban Water Conservation Council, #61
Web Service Company, #62 Mono Lake Committee, #63
City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department, #64 City of Santa Rosa Public Utilities Department, #65
Eastern Municipal Water District, #66 San Juan Water District, #67
Community Enhancement Services, #68 Castaic Lake Water Agency, #69
Municipal Water District of Orange County, #70 City of Bearlake Department of Water and Power, #71
City of Del Mar, #72 Otay Water District, #73
Helix Water District, #74 Dublin San Ramos Services District, #75
The Honorable George Voinovich, Senator, Ohio, #76 Consolidated Smart Systems, #77
Edison Electric Institute, #78 (to withdraw #31) California Energy Commission, #79
Rent·A·Center, #80 Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, #81
Sacramento Water Forum, #82 Whirlpool, #83
Federal Register Notice of Denial, #84 California Energy Commission, #85
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, #86

Contact Information

Bryan Berringer
Project Manager
(202) 586-0371


Massachusetts Petition

Comments Received on Massachusetts Petition

Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Comment 12003 Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Comment 12002
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Comment 13001 Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Comment 12004
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - AHRI Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Bay State Gas Support
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Conservation Law Foundation Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Appliance Standards Awareness Project
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - American Gas Association (AGA)
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Cape Light Compact Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN)
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Office of the Vice Mayor Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Environmental and Energy Services
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - Environment NE (ENE) Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces - MA Union of Public Housing
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – Unitil
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – National Grid
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – Berkshire Gas Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – NSTAR
Non-weatherized Gas Furnaces – New England Gas Company

Contact Information

Mohammed Khan
Project Manager
(202) 586-7892