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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Residential Heating Products Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

This page presents information on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) analyses conducted as part of the current energy conservation standards rulemaking for residential heating products.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is required to publish a final rule amending energy conservation standards for residential water heaters, direct heating equipment, and pool heaters no later than March 31, 2010. This NOPR presents the methodology and assumptions DOE used to evaluate potential standards for these products, the results of NOPR analyses, and the proposed energy conservation standard levels. This NOPR also announces an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on: (1) the NOPR methodology and assumptions, (2) the proposed standard levels, and (3) the specific analysis issues presented in the NOPR. A technical support document accompanies this NOPR, which further details the NOPR analyses methodology and assumptions and summarizes the NOPR results.

How to Submit Comments

DOE invites public comment on the proposed standard levels, methodology, assumptions, and issues presented in the residential heating products NOPR.

DOE's comment period for the Heating Products NOPR is open until 12:00 a.m. EST on February 9, 2010.

All comments submitted must identify the Residential Heating Products Rulemaking, the docket number, and regulatory information number (RIN).

  • Energy Conservation Standard Rulemaking for Residential Heating Products: Docket Number EERE-2006-BT-STD-0129 and Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1904–AA90.

Comments may be submitted using any of the following methods:

  • Federal eRulemaking Portal:

    http://www.regulations.gov/
    Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

  • E-mail:

    ResWaterDirectPoolHtrs@ee.doe.gov
    Please be sure to include docket number EERE-2006-BT-STD-0129 and RIN 1904–AA90 in the subject line of the message.

  • Postal Mail:

    Brenda Edwards
    U.S. Department of Energy
    Building Technologies Program
    Public Meeting for Residential Water Heaters, Direct Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters, EERE-2006-BT-STD-0129
    1000 Independence Avenue, SW
    Mailstop EE-2J
    Washington, DC 20585-0121
    Telephone: 202-586-2945

    Please submit one signed paper original.

  • Hand Delivery/Courier:

    Brenda Edwards
    U.S. Department of Energy
    Building Technologies Program
    950 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20024
    Telephone: 202-586-2945

    Please submit one signed paper original.

Contact Information

Mohammed Khan
Project Manager for Heating Products
202-586-7892