As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), “air cleaner” means a product for improving indoor air quality, other than a central air conditioner, room air conditioner, portable air conditioner, dehumidifier, or furnace, that is an electrically-powered, self-contained, mechanically encased assembly that contains means to remove, destroy, or deactivate particulates, VOC, and/or microorganisms from the air. It excludes products that operate solely by means of ultraviolet light without a fan for air circulation. 10 CFR 430.2
Manufacturers have been required to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for air cleaners starting December 31, 2023.
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DOE has published a Federal Register notice proposing to withdraw its prior determination that portable air cleaners qualify as covered products under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA).
For the latest information on the planned timing of future DOE regulatory milestones, see the current Office of Management and Budget Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. All planned dates are preliminary and subject to change.
Final Determination
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal of Determination - Federal Register, 90FR20835 (May 16, 2025)
Final Determination - Federal Register, 87FR42297 (July 15, 2022)
Standards
Direct Final Rule; Confirmation
Direct Final Rule
- Federal Register, 88FR60105 (August 31, 2023)
- Federal Register, 88FR21752 (April 11, 2023)
- Compare Document
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 88FR21512 (April 11, 2023)
- Technical Support Document
Comment Period Reopening - Federal Register, 87FR11326 (March 1, 2022)
Request For Information - Federal Register, 87FR3702 (January 25, 2022)
Notification of Proposed Determination - Federal Register, 86FR51629 (September 16, 2021)
The Air Cleaners energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2021-BT-STD-0035 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period is closed.
Test Procedure
Final Rule - Federal Register, 88FR14014 (March 6, 2023)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment and Public Meeting - Federal Register, 87FR63324 (October 18, 2022)
Comment Period Reopening - Federal Register, 87FR11326 (March 1, 2022)
Request For Information - Federal Register, 87FR3702 (January 25, 2022)
The Air Cleaners test procedure rulemaking docket EERE-2021-BT-TP-0036 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period is closed.
Air cleaners manufactured and distributed in commerce, as defined by 42 U.S.C. 6291(16), must meet the energy conservation standards specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR 430.32(ee).
To determine that air cleaners that are currently manufactured or distributed into commerce are in compliance with DOE standards, manufacturers must follow the test procedure methods specified at Appendix FF to Subpart B of Part 430.
Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to frequently asked questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
ENERGY STAR®
DOE supports the testing and verification of ENERGY STAR products in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Find tips and guidance for making your home, workplace, or vehicle more energy efficient visit EnergySavers.gov.
For more information related to this product, please email:
ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ee.doe.gov