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H.R. 2451 (102nd)

Energy Efficiency Standards Act of 1991

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Introduced

23 May 1991

Last action

8 October 1992 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.776.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

26 August 2025

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Summary

Energy Efficiency Standards Act of 1991 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe labeling rules for certain fluorescent and incandescent lamps, showerheads, and faucets. Sets forth efficiency standards for such items, as well as energy performance standards for commercial and industrial electric motors, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to prescribe testing requirements and energy conservation standards for high-intensity discharge lamps, distribution transformers, certain office equipment, luminaires, and electric motors of less than one horsepower. Requires: (1) the FTC to prescribe labeling requirements for such items; and (2) manufacturers to provide such labels. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to assist utilities and appliance and equipment manufacturers in the early introduction of high-efficiency appliances and equipment exceeding Federal and State energy efficiency standards. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 October 1992

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.776.

    Source: Committee

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