Library Search

document February 15, 2018

Efficiency Standards Order denying motion to dismiss

In December 2016, the Department of Energy adopted four energy conservation standards. It posted the standards on its website so the public could review them for errors before publication in…
Portable air conditioners are among the appliances affected by the strengthened energy efficiency standards.
(Rick Cameron / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Press Release: Victory February 15, 2018

Court Rules Obama-Era Energy Efficiency Standards Should Proceed

Trump administration dealt another blow in the courts
document June 13, 2017

Environmental and Consumer Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Stalled Energy Efficiency Standards

Complaint filed suing Trump administration over five stalled energy efficiency standards
Rick Perry, in Orlando, Florida, 2011.
(Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Press Release June 13, 2017

Environmental and Consumer Groups and 11 States Sue Trump Administration Over Stalled Energy Efficiency Standards

Bill savings and pollution reductions from five standards at risk
The Department of Energy, led by Rick Perry, is needlessly delaying energy efficiency rules that would save customers money and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
(Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0)
Article April 10, 2017

We’ll Take Rick Perry to Court to Defend Commonsense Climate Solutions

The Department of Energy, led by Rick Perry, is needlessly delaying energy efficiency rules that would save customers money and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
document April 3, 2017

Notice of Intent to Sue: Energy Efficiency Rules

60-day notice of intent to sue for violations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
document April 3, 2017

Lawsuit: Department of Energy Ceiling Fan Standards

60-day notice of intent to sue for violations of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Rick Perry speaking in Orlando, Florida, in 2011.
(Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Press Release April 3, 2017

Groups Threaten to Sue Trump Administration for Blocking Common Sense Energy Efficiency Measures

Rick Perry stands by as people across the country lose out on cost savings