2025-04-18 Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Portable Electric Spas as a Covered Consumer Product; Notice of proposed rulemaking; proposed withdrawal of determination
Summary
The federal government is proposing to stop treating portable electric spas (like hot tubs) as products that must meet energy efficiency standards. This change would mean manufacturers would no longer need to follow federal rules designed to reduce energy use and lower utility bills for consumers who own these spas.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy wants to withdraw its previous decision that classified portable electric spas as covered products under federal energy conservation rules
- 2If approved, manufacturers of portable spas would no longer be required to meet federal energy efficiency standards for these products
- 3This could mean higher electricity costs for consumers using portable spas, since the products wouldn't need to be designed to use less energy
- 4The public has until May 20, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposed change
- 5The final decision will be made by the Department of Energy after reviewing public feedback
Key Dates
April 18, 2025
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