Energy Labeling Rule
Summary: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Federal Register notice proposing amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to make the Rule easier to use by reorganizing several sections, amending language to increase clarity, and eliminating several obsolete provisions. The proposed amendments are not intended to have substantive impact on the Rule’s requirements.
Type of Regulation: NOPR
Rulemaking Link: Rulemaking Webpage
Docket ID: R611004
Updates:
Comment Period Close Date: Closed
AHRI Comments to Previous Stages of Rulemaking:
- 2019-04-15 — AHRI comments on NOPR regarding amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule
Staff Contact: Laura Petrillo-Groh
Summary: The Commission proposes amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to create requirements related to a new label database on the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Web site, redesign ceiling fan labels, improve and update the comparability ranges for refrigerator labels, revise central air conditioner labels in response to new DOE enforcement requirements, improve water heater labels, and update current plumbing disclosures.
Type of Regulation: NOPR
Rulemaking Link: Comments on Rulemaking
Docket ID: FTC-2015-0112
UPDATES:
Comment Period Close Date: Closed
Where to Comment: FTC-2015-0112
AHRI Comments to Previous Stages of Rulemaking:
- 11/14/2016: AHRI comments to September 12, 2016 NOPR
- 1/11/2016: Comments Posted by AHRI to November 2, 2015 NOPR
Staff Contact: Laura Petrillo–Groh
Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer Products Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (“Energy Labeling Rule”)
Summary: The Commission proposes to amend the Energy Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) by updating ranges of comparability and unit energy cost figures on EnergyGuide labels for dishwashers, furnaces, room air conditioners, and pool heaters.
Type of Regulation: Energy Labeling Rule
Rulemaking Link: Rulemaking webpage
Docket ID: FTC-2018-0032
UPDATES:
Comment Period Close Date: Closed
Staff Contact: Laura Petrillo–Groh