U. S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007)

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6), also known as EISA 2007, was signed by President Bush in December, 2007 to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security

While the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is a comprehensive document covering issues ranging from fuel economy standards for cars and trucks to renewable fuel and electricity to training programs for a “green collar” workforce, it also sets the first federal mandatory efficiency standards for appliances and lighting.

Highlights of the some of the appliance and lighting standards are shown below. For more detailed information, please follow the links included at the bottom of this page.

Efficiency Standard for External
Power Supplies (EPS) ≤ 250 Watts*

Active Mode Energy Consumption

No-load Energy Consumption

* Manufactured on or after July 1, 2008

Efficiency Standard for Battery Chargers

By July 1, 2011, a final ruling will prescribe energy conservation standards for battery chargers or determine that no standard is technically feasible or economically justified.

Standby Mode Efficiency

This section of the law defines active, standby and off modes and states that test procedures for all covered products must be amended to include standby mode and off-mode consumption using IEC standards 62301 and 62087. Deadlines for test procedure amendments range from 12/31/08 for battery chargers and external power supplies to 3/31/11 for residential dishwashers, ranges and ovens, and dehumidifiers.

Lighting Energy Efficiency

This section details lamp efficiency standards with effective dates starting on 1/1/2012.

Energy Efficiency Labeling For Consumer Electronics

This section prescribes labeling or other disclosure requirements for the energy use of televisions, personal computers, set-top boxes, DVRs, and computer monitors.