Bill would require full fuel-cycle review before new gas appliance rules
In committeeH.R. 1281Latest action
Sponsor: Stephanie I. Bice · Representative · OK
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Official title: Natural GAS Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The Natural GAS Act of 2025 would require DOE to certify efficiency rules won't push consumers from gas to electric appliances.
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What does this do?
This bill changes how the Department of Energy sets efficiency rules for gas water heaters, furnaces, boilers, cooktops, ranges, and ovens. It requires a "full fuel cycle analysis" measuring total energy used to produce and deliver fuel, and the Department must certify new rules won't likely cause a major shift from gas to electric appliances. Results must appear on point-of-sale labels, small manufacturers are exempted, and certain gas cooktop/range/oven features are protected from restriction.
Who does it affect?
Affects appliance manufacturers, the Department of Energy's rulemaking process, and consumers buying gas-powered home appliances. Supporters of stricter efficiency rules and gas appliance manufacturer advocates have particular interest in the outcome.
Why does it matter?
The change could alter whether future efficiency rules make gas appliances harder or easier to sell compared with electric alternatives, affecting consumer choice and manufacturer compliance requirements.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 13, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.