2025-05-16 Energy Conservation Program: Exempt Power Supplies Under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014; Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments
Summary
The federal government is proposing new rules about power supplies that are exempt from energy efficiency standards under a 2014 law. The Department of Energy is asking for public feedback on which power supplies should be excluded from having to meet energy-saving requirements, which could affect the cost and efficiency of many electronic devices.
Key Points
- 1The rule proposes to update which power supplies don't have to follow federal energy efficiency standards, as allowed under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014
- 2Power supplies are the devices that convert electricity for use in computers, servers, and other electronics—making them more efficient reduces energy waste and electricity costs
- 3The proposed changes could affect manufacturers of computers, data centers, and other electronics that use these power supplies
- 4The public has until July 16, 2025 to submit comments and feedback on the proposed rule before it becomes final
- 5The Department of Energy is seeking input on which types of power supplies should qualify for exemptions and what the standards should be for those that don't
Key Dates
May 16, 2025
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