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Federal Register · May 16, 2025
The title they went with Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Conventional Ovens Noisy translates that to

The US government will no longer require new ovens to meet energy efficiency standards

What happened
The US Department of Energy is proposing to remove updated energy efficiency rules for conventional ovens. This means new ovens will not have to meet the stricter design requirements that were set to take effect.
Why it matters
The government had planned to update energy efficiency standards for ovens, which would have pushed manufacturers to make more efficient models. This proposal reverses that. It means manufacturers will not have to redesign their ovens to save energy, and consumers will not see those savings on their utility bills.
The signal
Watch for public comments on this proposed rule, especially from environmental groups or appliance manufacturers, to see if the proposal faces significant opposition or support.
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