Kentucky environmental attorney Sanders says US DOE issues subpoena to AeroSys, Inc., for information on energy efficiency standards.

The U.S. Department of Energy issued a subpoena to AeroSys, Inc. to obtain data necessary to determine whether certain AeroSys commercial air conditioners and heat pumps comply with relevant Department of Energy (“DOE”) energy efficiency standards. The subpoena seeks detailed information about how AeroSys certified its compliance with applicable DOE standards and how it marketed its products.

Yesterday's action reflects the Obama Administration’s commitment to strengthen appliance efficiency standards that will save consumers millions of dollars and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the country. President Obama and Secretary Chu have moved aggressively to clear the backlog of energy efficiency standards for appliances and reinforce the Department’s efforts to save energy for American consumers and businesses.

In February 2009, President Obama tasked the Department of Energy with quickening the pace of energy conservation standards for appliances, while continuing to meet legal and statutory deadlines. Since then, the Department of Energy has announced a series of efficiency standards, including an announcement in June that increased efficiency requirements for certain fluorescent and incandescent lamps, saving consumers between $1 and $4 billion per year.

There seems to be big trouble at this company and Secretary Chu is going kick some serious butt, if the company has been fibbing on its products' energy efficiency ratings. You can bet on it.