DOE Issues a Comment Extension Notice Pertaining to Standards for Consumer Water Heaters

DOE Issues a Comment Extension Notice Pertaining to Standards for Consumer Water Heaters

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register pertaining to energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters. On March 1, 2022, DOE published in the Federal Register a notification of availability of preliminary technical support document and request for comment regarding standards for consumer water heaters. DOE received three requests to extend the public comment period by 60 days. DOE has reviewed these requests and is reopening the public comment period to allow comments to be submitted until May 16, 2022.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this notice until May 16, 2022.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0019, by email (ConsumerWaterHeaters2017STD0019@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• The TSD is available on the rulemaking docket.
• Find product information for Consumer Water Heaters including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.