EEREFinal Rule
2025-03-20 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Final rule; delay of effective date
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Summary
The federal government is delaying when new energy efficiency rules for gas water heaters have to take effect. These rules were designed to make instant gas water heaters use less energy and save people money on their utility bills, but the deadline for companies to comply is being pushed back.
Key Points
- 1New energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters are being delayed, meaning manufacturers have more time before they must meet stricter requirements
- 2These standards aim to reduce energy waste and lower water heating costs for households that use gas water heaters
- 3The delay affects water heater manufacturers, giving them a longer timeline to redesign products to meet the new efficiency requirements
- 4Consumers may experience a delay in seeing more efficient water heater options available in the marketplace
- 5This regulation falls under the Department of Energy's efforts to improve appliance efficiency across the country
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer of gas water heaters, you have additional time before you must comply with new energy efficiency standards, delaying production changes and related compliance costs.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
ManufacturersConsumersHomeownersEnergy Companies
Key Dates
Published
March 20, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
10 CFR Part 430
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EERE-2017-BT-STD-0019)
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2025-05-20 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Final rule; withdrawal
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2025-02-20 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters; Final rule; delay of effective date
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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