What does Preamble of Natural GAS Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act Modifications target standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen appliances The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives

What does SHORT TITLE. of Natural GAS Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2025

What does RULE REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER HEATERS. of Natural GAS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 325(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It establishes requirements for finalizing rules related to water heaters. The Secretary must require a full fuel cycle analysis and descriptor during the rulemaking process. Rules must certify they are unlikely to significantly shift water heater usage from gas to electric. The rules do not apply to small major household appliance manufacturers. Analysis results and the energy descriptor must be prominently disclosed on labels required by the Federal Trade Commission.

What does RULE REQUIREMENTS FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS. of Natural GAS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 325(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It establishes new requirements for rules relating to furnaces and boilers finalized after the date of enactment. The Secretary must require a full fuel cycle analysis and a full fuel cycle energy descriptor as part of the rulemaking process. The Secretary must certify that a rule is not likely to significantly shift from gas to electric furnaces or boilers. The rules shall not apply to small major household appliance manufacturers. The results of the fuel cycle analysis and energy descriptor must be prominently disclosed on energy efficiency labels required by the Federal Trade Commission.

What does RULE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOKTOPS, RANGES, AND OVENS. of Natural GAS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to add requirements for rulemaking related to kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens. The Secretary must perform a full fuel cycle analysis and certify that the rule will not significantly shift from gas to electric appliances. Rules must not limit features and functionality on residential gas kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens. Small major household appliance manufacturers are exempt from these rules. Energy efficiency information must be prominently disclosed on labels at the point of sale.

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Natural GAS Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/13/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Stephanie Bice (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends energy efficiency standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, cooktops, ranges, and ovens by requiring a full fuel cycle analysis during the rulemaking process.
The bill mandates that new rules related to these appliances certify they are unlikely to significantly shift usage from natural gas to electric power.
Manufacturers of small major household appliances are exempt from the new rule requirements, and energy efficiency information must be prominently displayed on product labels.

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