Fully-automatic household or laundry-type washing machines, of a dry linen capacity <= 6 kg (HS code(s): 845011); Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Laundry appliances (ICS code(s): 97.060)

Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ("EPCA"), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential clothes washers ("RCWs''). In this direct final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE'') is adopting amended energy conservation standards for RCWs. DOE has determined that the amended energy conservation standards for these products would result in significant conservation of energy and are technologically feasible and economically justified.

The effective date of this rule is 15 July 2024. If adverse comments are received by 3 July 2024, and DOE determines that such comments may provide a reasonable basis for withdrawal of the direct final rule under 42 U.S.C. 6295(o), a timely withdrawal of this rule will be published in the Federal Register. If no such adverse comments are received, compliance with the amended standards established for RCWs in this direct final rule is required on and after 1 March 2028. Comments regarding the likely competitive impact of the standards contained in this direct final rule should be sent to the Department of Justice contact listed in the ADDRESSES section on or before 15 April 2024.