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

Effective on

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Comments close

Friday, August 21, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. 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

  2. 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