DOE Seeks Comments on Proposed Procedures for Use in New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Commercial/Industrial Equipment

By Office of Advocacy On Feb 13, 2019

On February 13, 2019, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the process rule that applies to the establishment of new or revised energy conservation standards for consumer products and commercial/industrial equipment. The rule would make these procedures binding on DOE, as well as expanding opportunities for public input on rulemaking activities. DOE will be holding a public hearing on the proposed rule on March 21, 2019. Written comments are due by April 15, 2019.

Read the Federal Register notice, register for the public hearing, and submit written comments here.
Advocacy contact: Prianka Sharma at (202) 205-6938.

DOE Environment and Energy