BGOV Bill Summary: H.R. 1640, Block Energy Dept. Gas Stove Rule

The Energy Department wouldn't be able to finalize its proposed rule expanding energy efficiency regulations on gas stoves under H.R. 1640.

The proposed rule, issued Feb. 1, outlines new conservation standards for gas stoves and places a first-ever limit on the amount of thermal energy they can consume in a given year. New models would need to comply with the outlined standards three years after publication of the final rule.

The measure would also prevent the department from imposing energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens unless it finds that doing so wouldn't result in the unavailability ...

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