Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters.
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Latest Action · July 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This resolution would block a Department of Energy rule that sets new energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. The rule, which the Department of Energy published in May 2024, would require water heaters to meet higher energy conservation standards. Under the Congressional Review Act, this resolution allows Congress to disapprove and eliminate the rule entirely, preventing it from taking effect. The resolution affects manufacturers and consumers of water heaters, as manufacturers would not have to meet the stricter efficiency requirements, potentially keeping water heater prices lower but increasing energy costs for consumers. No specific funding or implementation timeline is involved, as the resolution simply nullifies an existing regulation if passed by Congress and signed by the President.
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