Regulation
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers; Extension of Public Comment Period
On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NOPR”) and announcement of public meeting proposing amended energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers (“RCWs”) and announcing a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed standards and associated analyses and results. (“March 2023 NOPR”) The notice provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information by May 2, 2023. On April 15, 2023, DOE received a request from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (“AHAM”) to extend the written comment period. DOE has reviewed this request and is granting a 15-day extension of the public comment period to allow comments to be submitted until May 17, 2023.