Statement from Kelly Mariotti, President & CEO of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), on the Transfer of the ENERGY STAR® Program to the U.S. Department of Energy 

For nearly a decade, AHAM has advocated for transferring the ENERGY STAR® program to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We believe this move appropriately aligns the program with the agency that possesses the deepest product expertise. DOE administers the federal Appliance Standards Program, which establishes the baseline efficiency requirements that underpin ENERGY STAR specifications for appliances, making it a natural fit to manage the program for home appliances.

AHAM looks forward to working closely with DOE to ensure a smooth transition and the continued success of ENERGY STAR as a fully federal program. When managed by the federal government under DOE’s leadership, the program can continue delivering the energy savings, performance, and affordability that consumers value.

A strong, federally managed ENERGY STAR program provides families with a trusted and comprehensive suite of savings while supporting innovation and efficiency across the appliance industry. We are confident that this transition will strengthen the program and enhance its long-term effectiveness for American consumers.

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The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) is the trade association representing manufacturers of major, portable and floor care home appliances and suppliers to the industry. AHAM is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and maintains an office in Ottawa. AHAM is the single voice providing the home appliance industry and its customers leadership, advocacy and a forum for action — developing and implementing credible solutions for public policy, standards and business decisions. You can visit AHAM’s web site at https://www.aham.org or follow us on X @AHAM_Voice and @AHAM_Policy.