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DOE/EE | RIN: 1904-AB49 | Publication ID: Fall 2007 |
Title: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers | |
Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of major residential appliances, as well as certain commercial appliances. The statute generally requires DOE to undertake two subsequent rulemakings to determine whether the existing standard for a covered product should be amended. Through this combined rulemaking, the Department is evaluating potential amendments to update the current energy efficiency standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens (including a new provision specific to microwave ovens) and dishwashers. The Department is also considering establishing initial energy efficiency standards for dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers, as required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which further amended EPCA. | |
Agency: Department of Energy(DOE) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(g) to (h)(cc) 42 USC 6313(e) |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: EPCA requires minimum energy efficiency 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: EPCA establishes initial energy efficiency standards for most types of major residential appliances and certain commercial equipment. EPCA generally requires DOE to subsequently undertake rulemaking, at specified times, to determine whether the standard for a covered product should be made more stringent. Pursuant to EPCA, the Department has established energy efficiency standards for residential electric and gas ranges and ovens, as well as dishwashers. In addition, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 amended EPCA to authorize the Department to set standards for energy (and water, where appropriate) used in the operation of dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers. |
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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 statute. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The specific costs and benefits for this rulemaking have not been established because the Department is still in the early stages of rulemaking and has not yet determined candidate standard levels for these products. As a general matter, in setting any efficiency standard different than those set by statute, the Secretary must first determine that such standard is both technologically feasible and economically justified. |
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Timetable:
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Additional Information: Merged dishwashers from RIN 1904-AA89 and added residential dehumidifiers and commercial clothes washers. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Local, State |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Related RINs: Merged with 1904-AA89 | |
Agency Contact: Stephen Witkowski Office of Building Technologies Program, EE-2J Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 Phone:202 586-7463 Email: stephen.witkowski@ee.doe.gov |