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119-s-4892119th CongressWALLET

SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Introduced

Summary

Makes regional efficiency standards hinge on when a product is manufactured or imported, not when it is installed. The SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act so furnace, central air conditioner, and heat pump standards apply only in States the Secretary designates and only to products manufactured or imported into the United States on or after a standard's effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Earlier standards for furnaces and AC

This bill would change when regional energy-efficiency standards apply for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. In States the Secretary designates, the standard would apply to any such product manufactured or imported into the United States on or after the standard's effective date, instead of applying based on when the product is installed. This would shift the compliance trigger to manufacturers and importers and could push design changes or higher costs earlier. If enacted, the change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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