The California Energy Commission (CEC) seeks feedback regarding how stakeholders are using archived product data in the Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDbS). Since feedback helps provide better support for MAEDbS, please take a few moments to fill out the MAEDbS survey.
The following appliance categories have open rulemakings. Stakeholders can review proposals, submit comments, or view workshops.
The following appliances categories are in the pre-rulemaking stage. Stakeholders can submit proposals, make comments, or view workshops.
The Energy Commission has adopted standards for the following categories.
Portable Electric Spas (20-AAER-04)
- Adopted July 15, 2021 / Effective date January 1, 2022
Amendments to Computers and Monitors (20-AAER-03)
- Adopted December 9, 2020/ Effective date December 9, 2021
2020 Amendments to the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations (20-AAER-01)
- Adopted December 9, 2020 / Effective date March 16, 2021
Replacement Pool Pump Motors (19-AAER-02)
- Adopted April 7, 2020 / Effective date July 19, 2021
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
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
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