“The Energy Efficiency Promotion Act (S. 1115), while admirable in its attempt
to conserve energy, will ultimately undercut the effective energy-efficiency
programs developed by Congress and administered by the Department of Energy,”
said Yurek.
“These current laws and regulations
work because they are the result of a partnership with industry that has given
manufacturers the opportunity to provide critical input into the development of
energy-saving performance standards that still allow them to produce
affordable, quality products for the American public,” he said.