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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Resolution to Overturn New Federal Furnace Efficiency Standards
Record date · May 22, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent Department of Energy rule that established stricter energy efficiency standards for consumer furnaces. If passed, the rule would be nullified and prevented from taking effect.
The resolution directly challenges federal energy efficiency mandates that dictate the types of furnaces manufacturers can produce and sell, potentially impacting the availability and cost of heating equipment for homeowners.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Energy
The agency's regulatory action is subject to nullification by this resolution.
Furnace Manufacturers
The companies must comply with the new efficiency standards if the rule remains in effect, or face different requirements if the rule is overturned.
Homeowners
The availability and cost of consumer furnaces are determined by the efficiency standards set by the Department of Energy.
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Use of Congressional Review Act
The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to challenge a specific technical efficiency standard, a common mechanism for reversing agency rules.
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