The following appliance categories have open rulemakings. Stakeholders can review proposals, submit comments, or view workshops.
- Amendments to Computers and Monitors (20-AAER-03)
- Portable Electric Spas (20-AAER-04)
- Air Filters (20-AAER-02)
The following appliances categories are in the pre-rulemaking stage. Stakeholders can submit proposals, make comments, or view workshops.
- 2017 Phase II Pre-Rulemaking
- 2018 Phase II Pre-Rulemaking
- Commercial and Industrial Fans and Blowers (17-AAER-06)
- Commercial Tumble Dryers and Air-Filter Labeling (17-AAER-01)
- Federally Exempted Linear Fluorescent Lamps (18-AAER-08)
- Hearth Products (18-AAER-06)
- Irrigation Controllers (17-AAER-10)
- Low-Power Mode (17-AAER-12)
- Power Factor (19-AAER-03)
- Set-Top Boxes (17-AAER-11)
- Solar Inverters (17-AAER-13)
- Tub Spout Diverters (17-AAER-09)
The Energy Commission has adopted standards for the following categories.
General Service Lamps (19-AAER-04)
- Adopted November 13, 2019 / Effective date January 1, 2020
- News Release
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Regulatory Advisory
Spray Sprinkler Bodies (19-AAER-01)
- Adopted August 14, 2019 / Effective date October 1, 2020
- News Release
Commercial and Industrial Air Compressors (18-AAER-05)
- Adopted January 9, 2019/Effective date January 1, 2022
Portable Air Conditioners (18-AAER-04)
- Adopted December 10, 2018 / Effective date February 1, 2020
2020 Amendments to the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations (20-AAER-01)
- Adopted December 9, 2020 / Effective date March 16, 2021
Amendments to Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations Rulemaking (18-AAER-10)
- Adopted July 11, 2018 / Effective date October 1, 2018
- Clean-up and technical amendments to current standards and the Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDBS). There were no underlying energy and water efficiency standards.
Portable Electric Spas and Battery Charger Systems (18-AAER-02)
- Adopted April 11, 2018 / Effective date June 1, 2019
- News Release
Replacement Pool Pump Motors (19-AAER-02)
Related Information

Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System Login
Related Events
Related News
CEC Approves First Local Energy Efficiency Standards That Go Beyond 2019 Statewide Requirements
Commission also adopts Energy Efficiency Action Plan to provide roadmap to 2030