Jul 26, 2010AHAM Adds Director of Regulatory Affairs
AHAM is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer E. Cleary as Director of Regulatory Affairs, as it supplements its Government Relations Department with additional expertise.
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Jun 8, 2010Appliance Industry Cites Benefits of Appliance Rebate Program
AHAM today credited the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs with delivering the promised benefits of stimulating economic activity. The program has been very successful in encouraging U.S. consumers to purchase ENERGY STAR appliances, but its modest funding and complicated rollout...
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Apr 28, 2010AHAM Elects Volunteer Leaders
AHAM announced the election of new association leaders at its annual member meeting, Forward Focus, in Litchfield Park, AZ on April 27, 2010. Included are AHAM Officers, the Board of Directors and Division leaders.
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Apr 28, 2010AHAM Honors Appliance Industry Leaders
AHAM honored its volunteer leaders for their service and leadership to the industry and to the Association during “Forward Focus,” AHAM’s annual member meeting held in Litchfield Park, AZ, April 25‐26, at the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa.
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Jan 4, 2010AHAM to Launch Energy Verification Program for Refrigerators and Freezers in 2010
AHAM will launch a third party industry verification program to verify manufacturer energy ratings for refrigerators and freezers. This program will validate the energy ratings made by manufacturers through random third party testing conducted by an independent laboratory. The program will be...
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Nov 20, 2009Calling all Cooks: Safety-Proof your Cooking Style this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner is the most anticipated meal of the year for Americans and an ideal opportunity for cooks to show off their culinary expertise. However, Thanksgiving is also considered the peak day for preventable cooking fires.
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Oct 20, 2009AHAM to Represent Appliance Industry at US-China Safety Summit
CPSC Director Office of International Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs has selected AHAM as a “stakeholder” participant to accompany the CPSC delegation to 3rd Biennial United States – China Consumer Product Safety Summit in Wuxi, Shanghai, and Beijing, China, October 21‐26.
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Sep 28, 2009AHAM Publishes Standards for Portable Air Conditioners and Food Waste Disposers
AHAM has received approval of the ANSI/AHAM PAC-1-2009, performance standard for Portable Air Conditioners from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Also, AHAM has published a revised technical standard for Food Waste Disposers, known as AHAM FWD-1-2009.
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Aug 6, 2009AHAM States Principles for Smart Grid
AHAM recently submitted principles developed by its Smart Grid Task Force to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These principles clarify how appliances can effectively operate within a Smart Grid environment, while providing consumer acceptability.
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Aug 4, 2009AHAM Publishes Major Appliance Historical Data Tables
AHAM has updated and published its Major Appliance Historical Tables, which includes major appliance shipment data from the first year shipments were tracked through the end of 2008.
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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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