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State Energy Efficiency Index Arizona Arizona passed energy efficiency standards for twelve appliances and supplies, including four that must meet the California standards, on April 25, 2005. The standards take effect January 1, 2008. Click here for more information. California California passed legislation in 2002 creating energy efficiency standards for 11 different products. The California Energy Commission established energy efficiency standards for 19 other products on December 15, 2004. The new standards will take effect in January, 2006 and will apply to a wide range of appliances including hot tubs, external power supplies, swimming pool pumps, and general service incandescent light bulbs. Click here for more information. Connecticut In May 2004, Connecticut passed legislation establishing minimum energy efficiency standards for eight products. More information. Hawaii Although there are currently no state energy-efficiency appliance standards in Hawaii, the state government does require the use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment in state facilities. Click here for more information. Maryland In January 2004, a bill regulating energy efficiency standards for appliances was enacted. Both the Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates voted to override Governor Ehrlich’s (R) veto of the bill. The law establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for nine types of appliances, including ceiling fans and commercial clothes washers. Click here for more information. Massachusetts Massachusetts has established minimum energy-efficiency appliance standards for five appliances. Click here for more information. Minnesota Minnesota has established minimum energy-efficiency standards for commercial heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment, motors, and fluorescent lamp ballasts. Click here for more information. New Jersey New Jersey passed legislation in March 2005 which sets energy efficiency standards on eight appliances. Click here for more information. New York A bill passed in July of 2005 sets minimum energy-efficiency standards for thirteen appliances. Oregon A law passed in July, 2005 establishing energy efficiency standards for eleven products, starting January, 2006. Click here for more information. Rhode Island A law passed in June, 2005 establishing minimum energy efficiency standards for thirteen appliances. Click here for more information. Washington In May, 2005 Washington passed legislation creating state energy efficiency standards for twelve appliances, including commercial clothes washers and commercial refrigerators and freezers. Click here for more information. http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/billinfo1/dspBillSummary.cfm?billnumber=1062 Analysis of the financial, energy and water benefits of these standards in Washington is provided in Section II of the following report: http://www.cted.wa.gov/_cted/documents/ID_1872_Publications.pdf. Legislation passed in April 2006 set minimum efficiency standards for eight additional types of commercial appliances, heating/cooling and lighting equipment sold within the state. Click here for more information. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6840&year=2006 |
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