Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers.

Highlights:

• Limits the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (Sec. 2):

• Are technologically feasible and economically justified;

• Are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer; and

• Will result in a significant conservation of energy.

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text