Mobile Homes Get Extra Time for Energy Upgrades, Builders Breathe Easy
Published Date: 7/2/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Energy is pushing back the date when manufactured homes must meet tougher energy-saving rules. This delay gives manufacturers more time to get ready and lets DOE review feedback to make clearer rules. If you build or buy manufactured homes, expect these changes to happen later than planned, helping save energy without rushing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tier 2 Compliance Date Delayed
The Department of Energy is delaying the Tier 2 compliance date for manufactured housing that had been set for July 1, 2025. This delay gives manufacturers more time to consider DOE's proposed enforcement procedures and stakeholder comments before the tougher rules take effect.
Buyers/Builders See Later Rule Start
If you build or buy manufactured homes, the tougher energy-saving rules that were scheduled to apply for Tier 2 on July 1, 2025 will be delayed. DOE says it is delaying the date so it can review enforcement procedures and comments, so the rule changes will happen later than planned and with more clarity for buyers and builders.
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