Appliance Efficiency Standards
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Appliance standards specify the minimum energy and/or water efficiency levels of specific residential and commercial products to maintain appliance performance and reduce utility bill costs.
On May 29, 2022, House Bill 772 was enacted as Chapter 564 of the Acts of the Maryland General Assembly of 2022. The legislation establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for eleven new products sold or installed in Maryland and establishes testing, certification, inspection, and enforcement procedures for ensuring compliance with established standards.
Covered Products
- Portable electric spas
- Air purifiers
- Commercial dishwashers
- Commercial steam cookers
- Faucets
- Residential ventilating fans
- Showerheads
- Spray sprinkler bodies
- Urinals
- Water closets
- Water coolers
Regulatory Process
On December 29, 2023, the proposed Maryland Efficiency Standards regulations were published in the Maryland Register. Upon receiving feedback from stakeholders, the proposed regulations were amended and resubmitted, which can be found in the August 23, 2024 edition of the Maryland Register.
Comments may be sent to Landon Fahrig, Asst. Div. Dir. of Policy, Maryland Energy Administration, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755, Baltimore, MD 21230, or call 410-537-4000, or email to SEIFComments.MEA@Maryland.gov.
Comments will be accepted through September 23, 2024. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
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