Gas Water Heaters Get Delay on New Energy Standards
Published Date: 2/20/2025
Rule
Summary
The government is pushing back the start date for new energy rules on gas-fired instant water heaters. This gives manufacturers and consumers more time to adjust before the changes kick in. They’re also asking for feedback on whether to delay even more and what effects that might have.
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Delay of Gas Water Heater Rule
You (as a consumer) and manufacturers of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters get more time to adjust because the Department of Energy delayed the rule's effective date. The Department is also asking for public comment on whether to delay the effective date further and on the impacts of any additional delay.
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