EEREProposed Rule
2025-05-16 Energy Conservation Program: Rescinding in Part the Amended Energy Conservation Standards for Dehumidifiers; Proposed rule; request for comments
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Summary
The federal government is proposing to roll back energy efficiency rules for dehumidifiers that were put in place to reduce electricity use and lower utility bills. The agency is asking the public to share their thoughts on whether these rules should be weakened, with comments due by mid-July 2025.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy wants to reconsider and potentially weaken energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers that require them to use less electricity
- 2Dehumidifiers are devices used in homes and buildings to remove moisture from the air, and stricter efficiency standards force manufacturers to make them use less power
- 3If these standards are rolled back, dehumidifiers could use more electricity, potentially raising costs for households and businesses that use them
- 4The public has until July 16, 2025 to submit comments about whether the government should proceed with weakening these efficiency rules
- 5This decision affects dehumidifier manufacturers and consumers who would face potentially higher energy bills if the standards are eliminated
Key Dates
Published
May 16, 2025
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