Evaluation of the Energy and Environmental Effects of the California Appliance Early Retirement and Recycling Program

The California Appliance Early Retirement and Recycling Program, funded by California Senate Bill SBX 1-5, was administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) was selected by the CPUC to implement the program, and ARCA had responsible for all elements of program delivery. ICF Consulting recently conducted an evaluation of the energy and environmental impacts of this program. This paper briefly presents the high-level conclusions drawn about the impact and costeffectiveness of the program, but focuses on the key areas of uncertainty regarding estimation of program energy impacts. (Abstract only)