by Jbs040610 e3 — April 9, 2010—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on March 30 that it is requiring AeroSys, Inc. to stop distributing two product models—one air conditioner and one heat pump—that DOE testing found to consume more energy than allowed under federal efficiency standards. This is the first time DOE has told a company to halt the distribution of products that failed to meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
Based on independent test results, DOE has determined that the AeroSys heat pump (THHP-24T) and one of the air conditioners (THDC-30T) violate federal law, falling about four percent and eight percent below minimum standards, respectively, according to news from DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
DOE’s Notice of Noncompliance to AeroSys requires the manufacturer to respond within 15 days of its March 25 issuance, detailing steps the company will take to remove the two failed models from U.S. commerce. AeroSys must also provide written notification of violations to all businesses that sold the products.
