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  • 2024-28474 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104616
    Reading Time:about 9 hours

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy has created new rules to help big refrigerators and freezers use less energy, making them better for the environment and saving money over time. These new rules will start in 2025 and are made to be fair for both people who use them and the companies that make them.

  • 2025-06729 — Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Portable Electric Spas as a Covered Consumer Product
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16469
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to withdraw its previous decision to classify portable electric spas (PESs) as covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This means PESs would not be subject to federal energy conservation standards. DOE determined that classifying PESs is not necessary or appropriate to conserve energy effectively. The agency invites public comments on this decision by May 19, 2025, via their submission portal or other specified methods.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is thinking about changing their mind on a decision about hot tubs—they don't want them to have strict rules about saving electricity. They want to hear what people think about this change by May 19, 2025.

  • 2024-30369 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105188
    Reading Time:about 7 hours

    The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to update energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. These changes aim to make the heaters more energy-efficient, leading to significant energy savings while being both technologically feasible and economically justified. Starting December 26, 2029, manufacturers will need to comply with these new standards, which are calculated to save energy and money over the lifetime of the heaters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, despite potential minor increases in electricity use. The overall benefits include costs savings for consumers and emissions reductions, though there will be conversion costs for manufacturers to meet these standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made a new rule to make gas water heaters use less energy, which helps the planet and saves money. By the year 2029, companies that make these heaters need to follow these new rules to make sure the heaters are better for the environment and cost less to use over time.