Do the energy conservation requirements for ceiling fans apply to highly decorative ceiling fans?
DOE recognizes that section 135(c)(4) of EPACT 2005, amends EPCA by adding two new requirements (42 U.S.C. 6295(v) and 42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)) with respect to energy conservation standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits. Section 325(v)(1) of EPCA provides that if DOE sets energy conservation standards for ceiling fans, it must consider ”establishing separate or exempted product classes for highly decorative fans for which air movement performance is a secondary design feature.” (42 U.S.C. 6295(v)(1)) However, DOE has not established standards for ceiling fans beyond the design standards in section 325(ff) of EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6295(ff)) Thus, the requirement for DOE to consider whether highly decorative fans should be a separate regulated or exempted product class is not relevant at this time. 71 FR 71343. In the future, should DOE amend the energy conservation standards for ceiling fans, it will address whether to establish a separate or exempted product class for highly deco
