HR 3817
112th Congress
House
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Lighting, heating, cooling
Water use and supply
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water heaters, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 24, 2012
Introduced by:
Himes, James A.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Jan 24, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 24, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include within the meaning of "water heater" an electric instantaneous water heater with an input of 25 kilowatts or less. (Current law includes an electric instantaneous water heater with an input of 12 kilowatts or less within the meaning of "water heater.")
Establishes the minimum required energy factor for such water heaters manufactured on or after January 1, 2012.
Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to prescribe test procedures under such Act for such water heaters.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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