DOE Delays Energy Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits

The Energy Department is issuing a final rule to delay the compliance date for amended energy efficiency standards for ceiling fan light kits until Jan. 21, 2020. Compliance with the amended standards had originally been required for all ceiling light kits manufactured or imported into the U.S. beginning Jan. 7, 2019 (see 1601050027), but Congress in April enacted legislation directing DOE to grant a delay. Compliance with the amended standard on ceiling fan light kits will now be required at the same time as compliance with amended standards on ceiling fans (see 1701180039).