EEREProposed Rule
2025-01-17 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers; Proposed rule; withdrawal
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Summary
The federal government is withdrawing a proposed rule that would have set energy efficiency standards for battery chargers sold in the United States. This withdrawal means there will be no new federal requirements for how much electricity battery chargers can waste, which some companies supported but energy efficiency advocates opposed.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy is canceling a proposed rule that would have required battery chargers to meet minimum energy efficiency standards
- 2The original proposal aimed to reduce wasted electricity and lower consumers' energy bills by making chargers more efficient
- 3This withdrawal means battery charger manufacturers will not face new federal efficiency requirements at this time
- 4The decision reverses years of work on the regulation that was first proposed in 2020
- 5Consumers may continue to purchase less efficient battery chargers without federal restrictions on energy waste
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer of battery chargers, this means you will not face new federal energy efficiency requirements that would have increased production standards and potentially raised costs.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
ManufacturersConsumersEnergy CompaniesTechnology Companies
Key Dates
Published
January 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
10 CFR Part 430
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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