Fact Sheet - Stove Standards Will Reduce Waste in Electric Units with Little Impact for Gas Models

The standards, supported by manufacturers, are expected to have one of the smaller impacts of new efficiency standards—which together will significantly reduce consumer costs and climate pollution. [...] The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized standards for new gas and electric stoves and ovens in January, meeting a legal deadline. [...] Standards follow joint recommendation from manufacturers and efficiency advocates The DOE adopted final stove standards at levels jointly recommended by appliance manufacturers and consumer, climate, and efficiency advocates. [...] The stove makers, represented by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, said that the final standards will “save energy while preserving cooking methods and features valued by home cooks and allowing manufacturers the flexibility necessary to continue innovating.” Improve efficiency of 3% of new gas units sold The DOE examined the performance of 63 models of gas stoves. [...] Full suite of efficiency standards set to slash costs and climate pollution The DOE is catching up on updating efficiency standards for dozens of residential and commercial products.