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Removes Energy Standards for Water Heaters
Recent Bills/Removes Energy Standards for Water Heaters

Removes Energy Standards for Water Heaters

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
Became Law1 year ago
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House
Senate
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Became Public Law No: 119-6.
EnergyAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas
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Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters set by the Department of Energy.

If you use a gas-fired instantaneous water heater, this resolution allows less efficient models that could increase your energy costs.
Who this affects
Homeowners · Businesses
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution stops new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
  2. 2Without these standards, manufacturers may produce less efficient models that use more energy.
  3. 3Consumers may face higher energy bills due to less efficient water heaters being available.
  4. 4The resolution affects both manufacturers and consumers of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
Read the detailed summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 26, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified.

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Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedJan 15, 2025
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HouseFeb 27, 2025
House Vote
Yes 221No 195Present 2Not Voting 12
Crossed party lines: 11 Democrats voted Yes
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SenateApr 10, 2025
PresidentMay 9, 2025

Became Public Law

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Donald Trump
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