IL HB3658

Creates the Minimum Energy and Water Efficiency Standards Act establishing minimum efficiency standards for 20 categories of products including air compressors, commercial appliances, faucets, lighting, portable air conditioners, and water fixtures.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must adopt rules within one year establishing efficiency standards based on federal ENERGY STAR specifications and Department of Energy standards, with implementation dates ranging from January 1, 2020 to February 1, 2022.

Prohibits sale, lease, or rental of non-compliant products in Illinois starting on specified dates; manufacturers must test products and certify compliance with efficiency standards.

Requires manufacturers to label compliant products and allows Agency to test products and charge manufacturers for testing costs if non-compliance is found; violations subject to $100 first-offense warning and up to $500 civil penalty per violation for repeat offenses.

If federal energy or water conservation standards are withdrawn or repealed, Illinois maintains the previously applicable federal standards as minimum requirements for products sold in the state.