Gas Water Heaters Sidestep Stricter Energy Conservation Rules
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Rule
Summary
The government is canceling a new rule that would have made gas-fired instant water heaters use less energy. This means manufacturers don’t have to change their products right now, saving them time and money. If you make or buy these heaters, no new energy rules are coming soon, so things stay the same for now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Manufacturers Avoid New Efficiency Rule
The Department of Energy withdrew a disapproved final rule published December 26, 2024, that would have set amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. If you make these heaters, you do not have to redesign or change products now, which the document says saves manufacturers time and money.
No Immediate Change for Buyers
Because the Department of Energy withdrew the December 26, 2024 rule, there are no new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters at this time. If you buy these heaters, products and rules remain the same for now and you should not expect immediate changes to these heaters from this rulemaking.
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