The Hot Showers Act requires the Secretary of Energy to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would establish stricter energy efficiency standards for consumer water heaters. The rule, which was proposed in July 2023, would have updated conservation requirements for this common household appliance. The bill also prohibits the Energy Department from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing this rule or any substantially similar regulation in the future. The legislation affects manufacturers and consumers of water heaters, as it prevents the government from mandating the higher efficiency standards that were under consideration. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline, instead serving as a direct prohibition on regulatory action.
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