S. 5338 · In committee · Energy

Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026

What it does

Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue a final rule within 270 days that retains procedural requirements for energy conservation standards, including mandatory comparative walk-up analysis and a 180-day separation between test procedure and standard publication.
Voids the December 2021 and April 2024 DOE appliance standards procedural rules if the Secretary fails to issue the required final rule by the deadline.
Nullifies the December 2023 furnaces efficiency standards and the October 2023 commercial water heating standards effective upon enactment.
Amends the definition of significant energy savings to require a reduction of not less than 10 percent in full fuel cycle energy use over a 30-year period.
Requires at least 6 years to elapse after publication of a standard before the Secretary may consider a petition for an amended standard.

Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources