Hearth Products
Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed to define a hearth product as a gas-fired appliance that may or may not provide space heating directly to the space in which it is installed and which provides an aesthetic appeal by simulating a solid-fueled fireplace.
Summary: On September 6, 2022, DOE published in the Federal Register, a final determination that miscellaneous gas products (MGPs), which are comprised of decorative hearths and outdoor heaters, qualify as covered products under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA).
Type of Regulation: Coverage Determination
Regulation Link: Regulation Website
Docket ID: EERE-2021-BT-DET-0034-0017
Updates:
- February 7, 2022—Notification of proposed determination and request for comment
- September 6, 2022—Final Rule; Final Determination
- October 6, 2022—Final Rule; Final Determination Effective
Comment Period Close Date: The comment period has closed.
Where to Comment: N/A
AHRI Comments to Previous Stages of the Rulemaking:
- Posted: 2022-04-08—AHRI Comment response to the published Notification of proposed determination and request for comment
Summary: DOE undertaking a rulemaking to establish standards for miscellaneous gas products in docket EERE-2022-BT-STD-0017.
Type of Regulation: Energy Conservation Standard
Regulation Link: Regulation Website
Docket ID: EERE-2022-BT-STD-0017
Updates:
- Posted: June 14, 2022—Request for Information
- Posted: November 17, 2022—Notification of Data Availability
Comment Period Close Date: The comment period has closed.
Where to Comment: N/A
AHRI Comments to Previous Stages of the Rulemaking:
- 2022-07-14—AHRI Comment response to the published Request for information
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There are currently no energy conservation standards for miscellaneous gas products (decorative hearth products and outdoor heaters). DOE is currently undertaking a rulemaking to determine coverage for miscellaneous gas products. The miscellaneous gas products energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2022-BT-STD-0017 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
There currently are no test procedures for hearth products. As part of the current energy conservation standards rulemaking, DOE will determine whether a test procedure is required for hearth products. For more information, please see the standards rulemaking webpage.
EPA ENERGY STAR
Not currently an Energy Star certified product.
Current Product Specifications:
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In Development:
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Applying for Energy Star:
To qualify a new product, contact an EPA-recognized Certification Body (CB) to have the product's performance certified. A list of EPA-recognized CBs, as well as an overview of EPA's third-party certification procedures, is available at Third-Party Certification. AHRI is an EPA-recognized CB. Email AHRICert_EnergyStar@ahrinet.org for more information.
More Information:
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