DOE hits pause on mobile home energy rules deadline
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is proposing to delay the July 1, 2025 deadline for new energy-saving rules on manufactured homes. This gives them more time to review feedback and finalize clear guidelines for home builders. If you make or buy manufactured homes, expect updated rules and a bit more time before they kick in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tier 2 compliance date delayed
If you build manufactured homes with multiple sections (Tier 2), the Department of Energy is proposing to delay the current July 1, 2025 compliance date. Instead, Tier 2 homes would need to meet the standards in subparts B and C beginning 180 days after DOE publishes its final enforcement procedures.
Tier 1 compliance timing remains 60 days
Single-section manufactured homes (Tier 1) will be required to meet the standards in subparts B and C beginning 60 days after DOE publishes its final enforcement procedures. DOE is not proposing to change that 60-day compliance trigger.
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