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HR 5845 United States House · 117th Congress

SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act

Summary
Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act or the SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act This bill modifies the date that regional energy efficiency standards established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) apply to furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. EPCA applies the standard on the date such products are installed. The bill applies the standard on the date such products are manufactured or imported.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyModifies EPCA standards to apply at manufacturing, strengthening efficiency requirements for major appliances like furnaces and heat pumps.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens energy efficiency standards by applying them at manufacturing/import, reducing energy consumption and emissions from appliances.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
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Introduced Nov 3, 2021 Last action Nov 4, 2021
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Nov 4, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Nov 3, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Nov 3, 2021
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Robert E. Latta
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