Biden administration finalizes efficiency rules for water heaters

Published April 30, 2024 8:05pm ET



The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized new energy efficiency standards for residential hot water heaters, the most significant of several actions it has taken meant to reduce emissions from everyday products.

The Department of Energy estimated the new standards, which will take effect for newly manufactured electric water storage heaters beginning in 2029, will save households an average of between $100 to $200 on their utility bills per year and $1,800 over the lifetime of the appliances.

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