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The Department of Energy has delayed the start date of a new rule regarding testing procedures for general service lamps to give officials more time for review. Initially set to take effect on January 16, 2025, the rule will now become effective on March 21, 2025, though the compliance date remains July 15, 2025. This decision aligns with a presidential directive aimed at reviewing new regulations. The department seeks public comments on how this delay might impact different stakeholders and any legal or policy concerns it raises.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a correction to a recent rule about test procedures for small electric motors and electric motors. This correction addresses an error in the instructions for updating the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The mistake did not change the content or conclusions of the original rule. The corrected rule will take effect on February 3, 2021.

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a correction to a December 2020 rule establishing separate product classes for fast cycle top and front-loading clothes washers and dryers. This correction addresses comments from California utilities, which were initially omitted, opposing the rule due to concerns of potential violations of energy conservation standards and lack of supporting evidence for consumer demand. Despite these objections, DOE maintains that the new classes will not violate conservation laws and are intended to encourage the development of quicker cycle appliances. The DOE plans to conduct further rulemakings to ensure energy efficiency standards for the new product classes.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is updating the test procedures for compressors to correct errors and ensure calculations are accurate across different conditions, such as altitude. These changes include fixing formulas for efficiency calculations and updating the definition of "air compressor" to clarify that multiple compression elements are included. The updates align DOE procedures with industry standards and are designed to be more precise without adding extra testing burdens on manufacturers. The updated rules will be effective April 2, 2025, and mandatory for product testing by July 16, 2025.

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.