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GA HR1504
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Knight
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AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Department of Energy to amend its proposed rule "Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters" (Docket # EERE-2017-BT-STD-0019) to ensure no standard creates technological infeasibility for non-condensing tankless water heaters
- Recognizes Rinnai America's over $70 million investment in a 360,000 square foot gas tankless water heater manufacturing facility in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, employing 122 high-wage workers
- Asserts that the DOE's proposed rule would unnecessarily remove highly efficient technologies from the market, restrict consumer choice, and harm Georgia manufacturing investments and jobs
- Notes that non-condensing gas tankless water heaters, which achieve over 80% efficiency, saved 339 million MMBtus of energy and 37.7 billion pounds of carbon emissions between 2005 and 2022
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the President of the United States and members of the Georgia Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
United States Department of Energy; ensure feasibility of tankless water heaters; urge
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications3/20/2024
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