A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standards for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from setting new energy efficiency standards for products that are not currently possible with technology or would be too expensive to implement. Requires that the standards be both technologically and economically viable.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects manufacturers of energy-using products, such as appliances and lighting, by limiting the government's ability to set new efficiency standards that could increase their costs. It also impacts consumers by potentially slowing the development of more energy-efficient products.