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GA SR836
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Marty Harbin
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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
- Notes that non-condensing gas tankless water heaters saved 339 million MMBtus of energy and 37.7 billion pounds (17 million metric tons) of carbon emissions between 2005 and 2022
- Argues the proposed DOE rule would remove highly efficient technologies from the market, restrict consumer choice, and jeopardize Georgia manufacturing jobs and investments
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate 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 the feasibility of tankless water heaters; urge
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries and Utilities3/26/2024
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