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As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), a “fan or blower” means a rotary bladed machine used to convert electrical or mechanical power to air power, with an energy output limited to 25 kilojoule (kJ)/kilogram (kg) of air. It consists of an impeller, a shaft and bearings and/or driver to support the impeller, as well as a structure or housing. A fan or blower may include a transmission, driver, and/or motor controller. 10 CFR 431.172.
DOE has published a Federal Register notice proposing to withdraw its classification of certain fans and blowers as covered equipment under Part A-1 of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended.
DOE has published a notice withdrawing a proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2024. The proposed rule would have established equipment classes and energy conservation standards for fans and blowers.
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.
Determination
Proposed Rule - Federal Register, 90FR20930 (May 16, 2025)
Standards
Withdrawal of Proposed Rule - Federal Register, 90FR5748 (January 17, 2025)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 89FR3714 (January 19, 2024)
Notice of Data Availability - Federal Register, 87FR62038 (October 13, 2022)
Request for Information - Federal Register, 87FR7048 (February 8, 2022)
Final Rule; Final Determination - Federal Register, 86FR46579 (August 19, 2021)
The fans and blowers energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2020-BT-STD-0002 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 has closed.
Test Procedure
Final Rule; Correction
Final Rule
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 87FR44194 (July 25, 2022)
Request for Information; Comment Extension
Request for information
The fans and blowers test procedure rulemaking docket EERE-2021-BT-TP-0021 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.
There are currently no energy conservation standards for fans and blowers.
All representations of energy efficiency and energy use of fans and blowers, including those made on marketing materials and product labels, must be made in accordance with this test procedure for fans and blowers specified at 10 CFR 431.174 and Appendix A to Subpart J of 10 CFR Part 431 - Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Fans and Blowers Other Than Air Circulating Fans and Appendix B to Subpart J of 10 CFR Part 431 - Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Air Circulating Fans.
Compliance
DOE has established regulations on certification, compliance, and enforcement in the CFR at 10 CFR Part 429. These regulations cover statistical sampling plans, certified ratings, certification reports, record retention, and enforcement. More information on these regulations is available here.
Waivers
For information on current test procedure waivers, see DOE’s Waivers webpage.
For information about obtaining test procedure waivers, see 10 CFR 430.27.
Exceptions
DOE's Office of Hearings and Appeals has not authorized exception relief for fans and blowers.
For information about obtaining exception relief, see 10 CFR part 1003.
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.
State Exemptions to Federal Pre-emption
DOE has not exempted any state from this energy conservation standard. States may petition DOE to exempt a state regulation from preemption by the federal energy conservation standard. States may also petition DOE to withdraw such exemptions. For details, see 10 CFR part 430, subpart D.
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.
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