The US Energy Department wants to stop regulating fans and blowers for efficiency

The US Energy Department is proposing to remove certain fans and blowers from its list of regulated equipment. This means manufacturers would no longer have to meet federal energy efficiency standards for these products.

For years, the Energy Department has set efficiency standards for a wide range of appliances and industrial equipment. These rules force manufacturers to build more efficient products, which saves energy and lowers operating costs for businesses. Removing fans and blowers from this list would reverse that trend, allowing less efficient models back onto the market.