2025-05-16 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for External Power Supplies; Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments
Summary
The federal government is proposing new energy efficiency standards for external power supplies—the small chargers and adapters used to power devices like laptops, printers, and gaming consoles. These standards aim to reduce wasted electricity and lower energy bills for consumers while decreasing pollution from power generation.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy wants to set minimum efficiency requirements for external power supplies to prevent energy waste
- 2Better power supply designs could save consumers money on electricity bills and reduce overall energy consumption across the country
- 3Manufacturers would need to meet these new standards, which could affect the price and design of chargers and adapters sold in the U.S.
- 4The public has until July 16, 2025 to submit comments and feedback on the proposed rule
- 5If finalized, these standards would help reduce carbon emissions from the power generation needed to charge everyday devices
Key Dates
May 16, 2025
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