Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT)Introduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5338, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), changes how the federal government sets and updates energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment. The bill modifies the process for developing new or amended efficiency standards, raises the threshold for what counts as "significant energy savings," requires revocation of certain existing standard amendments, and establishes new procedures for manufacturers to petition for changes to standards. The bill also addresses requirements for manufacturers and standards specific to product classes and distribution transformers.
What’s in the bill (10 sections)
Sec. 2. Procedures, interpretations, and policies for consideration of
Sec. 3. Significant energy savings definition
Sec. 4. Revocation of standards amendments requirement
Sec. 5. Petition for an amended standard; petition timelines
Sec. 6. Criteria for prescribing new or amended standards
Sec. 7. Procedure for prescribing new or amended standards
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