A bill to amend the Energy Policy Conservation Act to provide that consumer room air cleaners are covered products to which certain energy conservation standards apply, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 14, 2022)
This bill establishes energy efficiency standards for consumer room air cleaners under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The bill defines consumer room air cleaners as cleaners that (1) are portable or wall-mounted (fixed) units; (2) plug into an electrical outlet; (3) operate with a fan for air circulation; and (4) contain a means to remove, destroy, or deactivate particulates.
The bill enumerates energy efficiency standards for air cleaners manufactured on December 31, 2023–December 30, 2025, as well as air cleaners manufactured on or after December 31, 2025. It also prescribes procedures to test the energy efficiency of air cleaners.
Energy efficiency labeling requirements apply to air cleaners beginning on December 31, 2023.
What just happenedDec 14, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 14, 2022
- Dec 14, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 14, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate