The US Energy Department wants new ideas for how to measure energy use in mobile homes

The US Energy Department is asking for public ideas on how to measure energy use in manufactured homes. This input could change how the government sets energy efficiency rules for these homes.

For years, energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes have been based on older methods. This request means the government is open to completely rethinking how it measures energy use and sets rules for these homes. It could lead to new design requirements for builders or different cost structures for buyers.