Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Gas Water Heaters: Blocking New Energy Efficiency Rules
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Legislative Progress
221–198
Key Points
- Congress is moving to cancel a new rule from the Department of Energy that would have required tankless gas water heaters to be more energy-efficient.
- By passing this resolution, Congress is ensuring that the new standards published in late 2024 will have no legal power and cannot be enforced.
- This decision affects homeowners and builders who use "instant" gas water heaters, as the blocked rule would have likely changed which models are available for sale and how they are manufactured.
- This action prevents the government from requiring these specific appliances to meet higher energy-saving benchmarks, which can impact both the initial price of the heater and the amount of gas used over time.
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
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Vote Results
3 votesOn the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
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