Affordable Air Conditioning Act: Preventing Costly Energy Standards
This act aims to prevent the government from imposing energy efficiency standards for room air conditioners that could increase their prices or make them unaffordable. This ensures citizens avoid additional costs related to purchasing, installing, or maintaining air conditioners, protecting their household budgets. The act mandates that new regulations will only be introduced if they are technologically feasible, economically justified, and do not result in increased costs for consumers.
Key points
Protection against rising air conditioner prices: The government cannot impose standards that would increase the cost of purchasing, installing, or maintaining room air conditioners.
Availability of air conditioners: Energy efficiency standards will only be introduced if they are technologically feasible and economically justified, preventing the removal of more affordable models from the market.
No additional consumer costs: The act aims to ensure that citizens do not incur extra expenses due to new air conditioning regulations.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7626
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2024-03-12