DOE Updates Home Energy Costs for Appliance Labels Again
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy just updated the average costs for five home energy sources like electricity and natural gas, effective April 27, 2026. This update helps manufacturers calculate and label how much energy their products use, so you get clear info on your energy bills. If you make or buy energy-using products, these new costs will affect how energy savings are shown and compared.
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Updated Residential Energy Unit Costs
The Department of Energy set new representative average unit costs for five residential energy sources for 2025, effective April 27, 2026. The values are: electricity $0.1722 per kWh; natural gas $1.43 per therm; No. 2 heating oil $3.56 per gallon; propane $2.35 per gallon; and kerosene $3.39 per gallon. Manufacturers must use these revised costs to calculate estimated annual operating costs and to comply with FTC labeling comparability requirements.
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