EEREFinal Rule
2025-02-05 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for General Service Lamps; Final rule; delay of effective date
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Summary
The federal government is delaying when new energy efficiency testing rules for light bulbs will take effect. This gives manufacturers more time to prepare their products and testing methods to meet stricter energy-saving standards for general service lamps (the most common household light bulbs).
Key Points
- 1The effective date for new energy efficiency test procedures for light bulbs has been postponed to give manufacturers additional time to comply
- 2These rules apply to general service lamps, which are the standard light bulbs used in homes and offices
- 3The delay allows companies to adjust their testing methods and production processes to meet updated energy conservation requirements
- 4The public has until March 8, 2025 to submit comments about this delay decision
- 5The goal of these rules is to ensure light bulbs are tested fairly and consistently to help reduce energy consumption and lower electricity costs
Key Dates
Published
February 5, 2025
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