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DOE Notice: Petition to Amend Compliance Dates for Water Heater and Furnace Energy Standards

This notice from the Department of Energy (DOE) announces a petition for rulemaking regarding energy conservation standards for water heaters and furnaces. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation - Building Technologies Office - Petitioners (not OEMs or vendors for procurement, but key stakeholders): - American Gas Association (AGA) - American Public Gas Association (APGA) - National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) - Products/Services Referenced: - Commercial water heating equipment (no specific models or part numbers) - Consumer furnaces (no specific models or part numbers) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Petition requests DOE to amend compliance dates for two energy conservation standards final rules - Purpose is to allow further consideration of impacts on manufacturers, distributors, and consumers - DOE is seeking public comment on whether to grant the petition and initiate a rulemaking process - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory notice seeking input from stakeholders and the public.

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) received a petition from the American Gas Association, the American Public Gas Association, and the National Propane Gas Association requesting to amend the compliance dates for two energy conservation standards final rules concerning commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnaces. The petition seeks to extend the compliance dates to allow for further consideration and to minimize adverse impacts on manufacturers, distributors, and consumers. DOE is seeking public comment on whether to grant the petition and undertake a rulemaking to consider the proposal. Comments are requested by May 27, 2026.

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