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DOE/EE | RIN: 1904-AB57 | Publication ID: Fall 2011 |
Title: Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies | |
Abstract: In addition to the existing general definition of "external power supply," the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) defines a "Class A external power supply" and sets efficiency standards for those products. EISA directs DOE to publish a final rule to determine whether the standards set for Class A external power supplies should be amended. EISA also requires DOE to issue a final rule prescribing energy conservation standards for battery chargers, if technologically feasible and economically justified. | |
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(u) |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires minimum energy standards for appliances, which has the effect of eliminating inefficient appliances and equipment from the market. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: Title III of EPCA sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. Part A of title III (42 U.S.C. 6291 to 6309) provides for the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products other than Automobiles. EPCA directs DOE to conduct a rulemaking to establish energy conservation standards for battery chargers or determine that no energy conservation standard is technically feasible and economically justified (42 U.S.C. 6295 (u)(1)(E)(i)and (ii)). In addition to the existing general definition of "external power supply," EPCA defines a "Class A external power supply" (42 U.S.C. 6291(36)(C)) and sets efficiency standards for those products (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)). EPCA directs DOE to publish a final rule to determine whether amended standards should be set for Class A external power supplies, or new standards set for other classes of external power supplies. If such determination is positive, DOE must include any amended or new standards as part of that final rule. DOE is bundling the two requirements to establish energy conservation standards for battery chargers and to consider amended or new standards for external power supplies into a single rulemaking. |
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Alternatives: The statute requires the Department to conduct rulemakings to review standards and to revise standards to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that the Secretary determines is technologically feasible and economically justified. In making this determination, the Department conducts a thorough analysis of the alternative standard levels, including the existing standard, based on the criteria specified by the statute. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Because DOE has not yet proposed candidate standard levels for this equipment, DOE cannot provide an estimate of combined aggregate costs and benefits for these actions. DOE will, however, in compliance with all applicable law, issue standards that provide the maximum energy savings that are technologically feasible and economically justified. Estimates of energy savings will be provided when DOE issues the notices of proposed rulemaking for this equipment. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Local, State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: Undetermined |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/battery_external.html | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Related RINs: Related to 1904-AB75 | |
Agency Contact: Jeremy Dommu Building Technologies Office, EE-2J Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-9870 Email: jeremy.dommu@ee.doe.gov |