Energy Department Solicits Public Feedback on the Conservation Standards Rulemaking Process for Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on process improvements relating to energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment. Today's action is an important step forward in President Trump's commitment to bring back common sense to energy policymaking and to increase choice and affordability for American consumers.  

"This administration has promised to protect Americans' freedom to choose the goods and appliances that work best for their homes and budgets and end the regulatory overreach of the previous administration," said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lou Hrkman. "Today's solicitation will help us ensure that regulatory rulemakings for light bulbs, gas stoves, water heaters, and a host of other vital products prioritizes choice and affordability for the American consumer." 

This RFI will help ensure that DOE rulemaking is consistent with recently issued Executive Orders and satisfies the Department's statutory obligations in the development of appliance and equipment standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Subsequently, DOE expects to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes changes to the Process Rule and provides feedback on the public comment received in response to this RFI. 

Written comments and information will be accepted on or before June 2, 2025. For further details, read the full request for information.