To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023, requires rule requirements for water heaters Section 325(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C, and requires rule requirements for furnaces and boilers Section 325(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on product standards, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Energy, Environment, and Natural Gas.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023.
- Requires rule requirements for water heaters Section 325(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
- Requires rule requirements for furnaces and boilers Section 325(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
- Requires rule requirements for cooktops, ranges, and ovens Section 325(h) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023, requires rule requirements for water heaters Section 325(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C, and requires rule requirements for furnaces and boilers Section 325(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment, Natural Gas
Primary Purpose
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023, requires rule requirements for water heaters Section 325(e) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C, and requires rule requirements for furnaces and boilers Section 325(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cassidy, …
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