EEREProposed Rule
2025-05-16 Energy Conservation Program: Rescinding the Amended Water Conservation Standards for Commercial Clothes Washers; Proposed rule; request for comments
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Summary
The federal government is proposing to cancel water-saving standards that were previously set for commercial clothes washers used in laundromats and businesses. The agency is asking the public for feedback on whether these standards should be eliminated before making a final decision.
Key Points
- 1The Department of Energy wants to rescind (cancel) updated water efficiency rules for commercial washing machines that were created to reduce water waste
- 2This affects businesses that operate laundromats, hotels, hospitals, and other facilities that use large commercial washers
- 3If the rules are canceled, manufacturers would no longer be required to meet specific water-saving standards when making commercial washers
- 4The public has until July 16, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal
- 5The agency will review public feedback before deciding whether to actually remove these water conservation requirements
Key Dates
Published
May 16, 2025
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