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The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final rule to fix errors in energy conservation standards and test procedures for various consumer products and industrial equipment. These corrections, which are technical and typographical in nature, do not change the substance of any rules or affect the conclusions previously reached. The document covers various appliances like water heaters, air conditioners, and pumps, and aims to resolve discrepancies that could mislead stakeholders. The effective date for these corrections is January 21, 2025, and they will ensure clarity and consistency in compliance and reporting.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the effective date of a rule that updates the testing methods for residential and commercial clothes washers and dryers. Originally set to take effect on February 17, 2025, the rule's new effective date is March 21, 2025, to allow further review. The compliance date, however, remains July 16, 2025. DOE is also seeking public comments on the possibility of further delaying the effective date and the potential impacts of such delays.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to delay the effective date of a final rule that updates how energy efficiency is measured for small electric motors and electric motors. The original rule, which was published on January 4, 2021, will be postponed for 60 days starting from January 20, 2021, to allow for further review. This action is in response to a memorandum from the Chief of Staff, and the DOE does not plan to seek public comments on this immediate delay. However, the DOE is open to receiving comments on any potential further delays and the legal or policy issues related to the rule.

The Department of Energy is delaying the start date of a new rule about testing the energy efficiency of central air conditioners and heat pumps. Originally set to take effect on January 7, 2025, the rule will now start on March 21, 2025. This delay is to allow further review following a directive from the President's office. Despite the delay, comments from the public about further postponing the rule are being sought until March 7, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized changes to the test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers and consumer clothes dryers. These updates include adjustments to the specifications of test cloth used in test procedures, such as clarifying the requirements for fabric weight and thread count, adding an alternative type of test cloth, and streamlining test cloth specifications for both washers and dryers. These changes, which aim to improve test consistency and adaptability to fabric availability, will be effective on February 18, 2025. Importantly, these amendments are not expected to increase testing costs or burdens on manufacturers.

In a new final rule, the Department of Energy (DOE) has updated its test procedures for small electric motors and electric motors to align more closely with industry standards. This includes incorporating the latest version of the IEEE 112 standard, adding a new IEC standard as an optional method for testing, and providing clearer definitions and testing instructions to improve consistency and reduce testing burdens for manufacturers. The rule emphasizes that these changes will not affect the measured efficiency of the motors and sets specific compliance dates for manufacturers to implement the new procedures. The revisions are expected to reduce costs and harmonize testing practices with international standards.