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Federal Register · April 24, 2025
The title they went with Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing Noisy translates that to

New energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes get delayed again

What happened
The US Department of Energy is delaying new energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes. This means manufacturers will not have to meet stricter standards for their homes as soon as planned.
Why it matters
The US government has been trying to update energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes for years. These homes are often less efficient than site-built homes, costing owners more in utility bills. This delay means that homeowners will continue to pay higher energy costs, and manufacturers avoid the expense of upgrading their production lines for now.
The signal
Watch for the Department of Energy to propose new enforcement procedures and a revised compliance date, which will indicate how much longer manufacturers have before the rules take effect.
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