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energy-efficiency-standards1 year ago

"Energy Dept. Finalizes Transformer Rule to Protect Jobs and Strengthen Grid Reliability"

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers, aiming to bolster the nation's power grid, support domestic manufacturing jobs, and deliver billions in energy savings. The updated standards, with a longer compliance timeline of five years, are projected to save American utilities and businesses $824 million annually in electricity costs and increase demand for core materials like grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). The move is expected to protect and create jobs in Pennsylvania and Ohio, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the efficiency of the electrical grid, while aligning with President Biden's industrial policy goals.

via Energy.gov|
#distribution-transformers#doe#domestic-supply-chains
energy-efficiency1 year ago

"DOE's New Rules Spark Gas Stove Debate Resurgence"

The Department of Energy has finalized new energy efficiency standards for stoves, with a minimal impact on gas models but a significant impact on electric stoves, which will need to comply by 2028. The changes are projected to lower Americans' utility bills by $1.6 billion over 30 years and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by almost 4 million metric tons. The regulations were prompted by concerns over gas stoves' potential health hazards, but the final standards are less stringent than initially proposed. New regulations for other appliances are also in the pipeline.

via Newser|
#consumer-product-safety-commission#department-of-energy#electric-stoves
energy-policy1 year ago

"Biden Administration Revises Gas Stove Efficiency Rule Amid Backlash"

The Biden administration has released new energy efficiency standards for ovens and stoves, assuring consumers that their gas stoves are safe as the vast majority already meet the standards. The main focus of the new standards is on electric stoves, aiming for at least 30% less energy usage. The administration claims the new standards will save Americans $1.6 billion on utility bills over 30 years and decrease harmful carbon dioxide emissions. The compliance will be required for newly manufactured models beginning January 31, 2028, and includes imported stoves. Last year, there was controversy over the suggestion of banning gas stoves due to their link to childhood asthma, but the administration clarified that any potential ban would only apply to new gas stoves, not existing ones.

via CNN|
#biden-administration#consumer-product-safety-commission#energy-efficiency-standards
energy-efficiency2 years ago

Biden administration's water heater standards to save consumers billions

The US Department of Energy has proposed new energy efficiency standards for water heaters, aiming to save consumers $11.4 billion annually on energy and water bills. The standards, which have not been updated in 13 years, would require electric water heaters to achieve efficiency gains with heat pump technology and gas-fired water heaters to achieve efficiency gains through condensing technology. If finalized, the standards are expected to save nearly $200 billion and reduce over 500 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over 30 years. The proposal has received support from various stakeholders, but some manufacturers argue that the standards are technologically impossible and would limit consumer choice.

via Reuters.com|
#carbon-emissions-reduction#cost-savings#energy-efficiency
politics2 years ago

House Republicans target gas stove bans and energy regulations.

House Republicans are pushing back against the Biden administration's proposed energy efficiency standards for gas stoves with two bills aimed at blocking the Department of Energy's policy change and preventing federal dollars from going towards regulatory efforts to ban gas stoves. The bills are expected to pass the GOP-dominated House but are unlikely to be taken up in the Democratically-held Senate. Republicans argue that banning gas stoves would be costly for struggling families and small independent restaurants. The proposed DOE regulation would impose tough new energy efficiency standards for gas stoves, potentially rendering half of the gas stoves on the market today non-compliant.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#department-of-energy#energy-efficiency-standards