EEREFinal Rule

2025-03-07 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Compressors: Final rule; delay of effective date

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Summary

The federal government is delaying when new energy efficiency testing rules for industrial compressors will take effect. These rules are designed to ensure compressors use less electricity and operate more efficiently, which helps reduce energy costs for businesses and lowers environmental impact.

Key Points

  • 1The Department of Energy pushed back the start date for new compressor efficiency testing procedures, giving manufacturers more time to prepare
  • 2The new rules will eventually require compressors to meet stricter energy efficiency standards to help reduce wasted electricity
  • 3Manufacturers and businesses that make or use industrial compressors are affected by this delay
  • 4The public comment period ends on March 29, 2025, so interested parties can still provide feedback on these rules
  • 5This delay gives companies more time to update their equipment and testing methods before the new standards officially begin

Impact Assessment

If you are a compressor manufacturer, this means you have additional time to develop and test products that meet new energy efficiency standards before they become mandatory.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Moderate

Who is Affected
ManufacturersEnergy CompaniesSmall Businesses

Key Dates

Published

March 7, 2025

Comment Deadline

March 29, 2025

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Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
10 CFR Part 431
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EERE-2022-BT-TP-0019)

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