Energia i gospodarka · 22.07.2010

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedure for Microwave Ovens

On October 17, 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) in which DOE proposed test procedures for microwave ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to measure standby mode and off mode power use by microwave ovens. To address issues raised in comments responding to the NOPR, DOE conducted additional research and analysis. In today's supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR), DOE proposes adopting definitions of modes based on the relevant provisions from the IEC Standard 62301, Household electrical appliances--Measurement of standby power, Second Edition, Committee Draft for Vote (IEC Standard 62301 CDV), as well as language to clarify application of these provisions for measuring standby mode and off mode power consumption in microwave ovens. DOE will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the issues presented in this SNOPR.