H.R. 6578 · 112th Congress
To exempt decorative hearth products from energy efficiency regulation under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Introduced
- 2012-10-23
- Latest action
- 2012-10-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Summary
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exempt decorative hearth products from consideration as direct heating equipment subject to the Act's energy efficiency standards.
Defines a "decorative hearth product" as a vented gas fireplace, stove, gas fireplace insert, or gas log set that is: (1) not certified to the ANSI Z21.88 standard and, in the case of vented gas fireplaces, stoves, and gas fireplace inserts, is certified to the ANSI Z21.50 standard; and (2) sold without a thermostat and with a warranty provision expressly voiding manufacturer warranties in the event the product is used with a thermostat.