July 30, 2010July 21st, 2010
FiledJuly 21st, 2010THIS AGREEMENT memorializes the commitments made by the undersigned representatives of the organizations (the “Joint Stakeholders”) regarding joint recommendations for new energy and water conservation standards, test procedures, tax incentives and Energy Star criteria for specified major home appliances. The Joint Stakeholders will jointly submit to the United States Congress and the Administration (including, but not limited to the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)) this Agreement and the specific recommendations herein in such form as will facilitate their adoption. The Joint Stakeholders agree to pursue a multi-pronged approach designed to achieve Congressional and regulatory implementation of all the elements contained in the agreement. Any changes to this agreement must be mutually agreed to by the joint Stakeholders.