Department of Energy Water Heater Final Rule

On December 26, 2024, the Department of Energy released its Final Rule: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters. The rule would deprive consumers of energy choice, and would eliminate a product class of non-condensing tankless water heaters from the market. NPGA, along with coalition partners, have been engaged with this rule continuously, and commented on multiple proposals, and continuously sought meetings with the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies. NPGA was successful in delaying this rule for months, but DOE persisted in published a rule in the waning days of the administration. NPGA has vigorously challenged all DOE actions aimed at eliminating non-condensing appliances, including filing a lawsuit in Federal Court. NPGA and its coalition are currently examining options in response to its release. For further information, please contact Vice President of Regulatory and Industry Affairs Benjamin Nussdorf.