DOE Withdraws Amended Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters

DOE withdrew its December 26, 2024 rule prescribing amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters (89 FR 105188). On May 9, 2025, President Trump signed into law a joint resolution of disapproval of the December 2024 Final Rule. In accordance with the Congressional Review Act, DOE withdrew the rule.