The US Energy Department will not tighten efficiency rules for home boilers

The US Energy Department has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have raised energy efficiency standards for consumer boilers. This means manufacturers will not have to redesign their products to meet stricter energy-saving requirements.

The Energy Department had proposed new rules to make home boilers use less energy. This would have forced manufacturers to make more efficient boilers, which would have saved homeowners money on heating bills over time. By withdrawing the rule, the department is allowing current, less efficient models to continue being sold.