May 8, 2009Home Appliance Energy Savings Quantified
AHAM has released the 2008 Energy Efficiency and Consumption Trends data for home appliances. This data, based on 2008 shipments of major appliances, shows the continuing pattern of decreased energy consumption.
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Apr 29, 2009AHAM Publishes Room Air Cleaner Particle Loading Standard
AHAM recently published its newest performance standard, AHAM AC‐3‐2009, Method for Measuring the Performance of Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners Following Accelerated Particulate Loading.
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Apr 22, 2009AHAM Elects New Directors
AHAM announced newly elected members of the Board of Directors and the appointment of a new Treasurer at its annual member meeting in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2009.
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Apr 21, 2009AHAM Bestows Industry Achievement Awards
AHAM held its annual member meeting in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders were honored for their service and leadership to the industry and to the association. This year’s meeting, “Organized for Opportunity,” was held from April 19-21, 2009 at the Mayflower Hotel.
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Mar 9, 2009Statement on Clothes Washer Drum Volume
AHAM is developing a voluntary, uniform industry test procedure for product manufacturers to determine clothes washer drum volume which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2009.
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Feb 13, 2009Appliance Stimulus to Provide Rebates for Energy Efficient Appliances
AHAM applauds Congress on assembling a final stimulus bill which will provide $300 million to fund the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. This program, to be administered through the states, will provide an important financial incentive to encourage consumer spending and target it to...
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Feb 3, 2009Five Appliances That Can Help You Save Money
Many Americans are finding themselves looking for ways to save money. AHAM has come up with a list of five appliances that may already be in your home, which can help you save money.
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Dec 11, 2008AHAM President Elected to ANSI Board of Directors
AHAM President Joseph M. McGuire has been elected to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors beginning a three-year term on January 1, 2009.
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Dec 2, 2008Stay Warm and Safe While Using Your Heater This Winter
As heating costs rise and temperatures dip, energy costs are on everybody’s mind. Portable electric heaters can be an efficient way to warm your room or supplement central heating; however, if not used properly, they can be a fire or electric shock hazard. AHAM urges consumers to follow these...
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Sep 30, 2008AHAM Reveals New Brand
AHAM has revealed a new brand, including a newly designed logo and tagline to better reflect AHAM's reputation as an influential, contemporary association representing a strong and innovative home appliance industry.
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Sep 18, 2008Clean Energy NOW: Diverse Coalition Calls on Congress to Extend Clean Energy Tax Incentives
Speakers that span the political spectrum, representing the Clean Energy NOW coalition of more than 200 organizations, joined forces today to call for Congressional action to extend the renewable energy and energy efficiency tax credits before the conclusion of the September legislative session.
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Jul 31, 2008AHAM Reacts to CPSC Reauthorization Bill
According to AHAM, the comprehensive consumer product safety legislation, known as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 4040), agreed to by Congressional conferees represents progress in terms of funding and resources to enable the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to...
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Jul 25, 2008AHAM Cooling Standard Receives ANSI Recognition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized AHAM’s Room Air Conditioner standard as an American National Standard. The AHAM RAC-1-2008 standard establishes repeatable procedures and evaluation methods for measuring performance characteristics of room air conditioners.
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