As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), ceiling fan means a nonportable device that is suspended from a ceiling for circulating air via the rotation of fan blades. 10 CFR 430.2. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has had the authority to regulate the energy efficiency level of ceiling fan since 2005.
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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.
Standards
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 88FR40932 (June 22, 2023)
Notification of a Webinar and Availability of Preliminary TSD - Federal Register, 87FR7758 (February 10, 2022)
- Click here to view the TSD.
RFI; Extension of public comment period
Request for Information
The ceiling fan energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2021-BT-STD-0011 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking. The prior rulemaking concluded with a final rule in January 2017. See EERE-2012-BT-STD-0045 for notices, comments, and other supporting documents regarding that prior rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There are no meetings scheduled.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period is closed.
Test Procedure
Final Rule; Technical Amendments - Federal Register 87FR72862 (November 28, 2022)
Final Rule - Federal Register, 87FR50396 (August 16, 2022)
- The effective date of this rule is September 15, 2022.
- The final rule changes will be mandatory for product testing February 13, 2023.
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 86FR69544 (December 7, 2021)
Final Rule; Technical Amendments - Federal Register, 86FR28469 May 27, 2021)
- This rule will be effective May 27, 2021.
- The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register May 27, 2021.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Federal Register, 84FR51440 (September 30, 2019)
The ceiling fans test procedure rulemaking docket EERE-2013-BT-TP-0050 contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking. The technical amendment notices on May 27, 2021 (86FR28469) and November 28, 2022 (87FR72862) amend the regulations for large-diameter ceiling fans to codify provisions enacted by Congress though the Energy Act of 2020.
Public Meeting Information
There are no meetings scheduled.
Submitting Public Comments
The comment period is closed.
Ceiling fans 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(s)(1).
To determine that ceiling fans that are currently manufactured or distributed into commerce are in compliance with DOE standards, manufacturers must follow the test procedure methods specified at 10 CFR 430.23(w).
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 ceiling fans.
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.
Small Business Exemptions
Any manufacturer of a covered product with annual gross revenues that do not exceed $8,000,000 from all its operations and meets certain other conditions may apply for an exemption to the energy conservation standard. For details, see 10 CFR part 430, subpart E.
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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