DOE Ditches Official Definition of What Counts as Showerhead
Published Date: 4/15/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy is scrapping the official definition of a showerhead to simplify rules and cut red tape. This change mainly affects manufacturers and sellers, making it easier to understand what counts as a showerhead. No big costs or deadlines are involved, so everyone can breathe easy and keep showering on their own terms!
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