Rule lifecycle · RIN:1904-AF72
Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment; Extension of Public Comment Period
Energy Department — observed across 2 documents over 21 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Energy Department is extending the time for people to comment on its rules for how it updates energy-saving standards for appliances and equipment. If your business makes or sells products affected by these standards, review the rule details and submit feedback to the Energy Department by August 21 if you want to influence how the standards change.
First seen
Jul 7, 2026
Last seen
Jul 28, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Comments close
Friday, August 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 7, 2026·91 FR 42034
Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment
comments close Aug 6, 2026#2026-13674
Proposed·Jul 28, 2026·91 FR 47155
Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment; Extension of Public Comment Period
effective Jul 7, 2026comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-15211