Congress·In Committee·S. 4892

SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act

Energy Efficiency Standards: Furnace and AC Installation Rules

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The SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced in the Senate do not become law. This bill deals with a specific technical issue that may not get enough attention to pass through both houses of Congress.

Key Points

This bill changes how the government enforces energy efficiency rules for home heating and cooling systems. It applies specifically to furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
Currently, new efficiency rules often apply to the date a unit is installed in a home. This means contractors might not be allowed to install older models they already have in their shops once a new rule starts.
The bill would change the rules so they apply based on when the unit was manufactured or imported. This allows businesses to sell and install their existing stock of older equipment without breaking the law.
This change is meant to help heating and cooling contractors and stores avoid losing money on equipment they already bought. It prevents them from being stuck with units that are suddenly illegal to install.

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Milestones

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Jun 24, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 24, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act

Bill NumberS 4892

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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