Four Energy Conservation Standards Suspended

On March 24, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the withdrawal of four energy conservation standards affecting electric motors, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, and external power supplies. This decision aligns with the Administration’s broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens, which have been cited as contributing to higher costs, limited consumer choice, and diminished quality of home appliances.

For years, the rental housing industry has voiced concerns that overregulation drives up the cost of rent.

In addition to delaying new regulations on tankless water heaters, the DOE has also postponed updated efficiency standards for The Department’s notices officially postpone the effective dates for three home appliance rules:

• Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
• Efficiency Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
• Efficiency Standards for Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters

To access the Department of Energy's (DOE) full report on the withdrawal of four energy conservation standards, visit the Federal Register (www.federalregister.gov) and Regulations.gov (www.regulations.gov). You can locate the relevant documents by searching for the corresponding docket numbers and document citations.