Phone Chargers and Adapters Ditch Energy Efficiency Standards?
Published Date: 5/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy wants to cancel the current energy-saving rules for external power supplies, like phone chargers and laptop adapters. This change affects manufacturers who make these power supplies and could shake up how energy efficiency is handled. Keep an eye out for updates on when this switch happens and what it means for your gadgets and bills!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Rescinding charger efficiency rules
The Department of Energy proposes to rescind (cancel) its existing energy conservation regulations for consumer external power supplies adopted under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The agency text explicitly says this change affects manufacturers who make these external power supplies.
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