Portable Electric Spas
Portable electric spas are factory-built hot tubs or spas that are intended for the immersion of people in heated, temperature-controlled water that is circulated in a closed system. A wide range of portable electric spa products are available on the market, including standard spas, exercise spas, combination spas, and inflatable spas.
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Recent and Ongoing Activities
DOE has published a Federal Register notice determining that portable electric spas qualify as a covered product under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA). DOE has determined that classifying portable electric spas as covered products is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of EPCA, and that the average U.S. household energy use for portable electric spas is likely to exceed 100 kilowatt- hours per year.
- This final determination is effective November 1, 2022.
DOE has published a Federal Register notice that tentatively determines that portable electric spas qualify as a covered product under Part A of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA). DOE has tentatively determined that coverage of portable electric spas is necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of EPCA and that the average U.S. household energy use for portable electric spas is likely to exceed 100 kilowatt- hours per year.
Standards
There are no efficiency standards currently in place for Portable Electric Spas
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There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
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Test Procedure
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
Current Standard
There are currently no energy conservation standards for portable electric spas.
There are currently no test procedures for portable electric spas.
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Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
For more information related to this product, please email:
ApplianceStandardsQuestions@ee.doe.gov
