2025-05-16 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Conventional Ovens; Proposed rule; request for comments
Summary
The federal government is proposing new energy efficiency standards for conventional ovens to reduce the amount of electricity and gas they use. This change aims to lower energy costs for households and businesses while reducing environmental impact, and the government is asking the public for feedback before finalizing the rule.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy is setting minimum efficiency requirements for conventional ovens sold in the United States
- 2More efficient ovens will use less energy to cook food, lowering utility bills for home and business owners
- 3Manufacturers will need to redesign ovens to meet these new standards, which may slightly increase upfront purchase costs but save money over time
- 4The public has until July 16, 2025 to submit comments and concerns about the proposed standards
- 5These standards apply to conventional ovens used in commercial and residential kitchens, not microwave ovens or other cooking appliances
Key Dates
May 16, 2025
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