Amendment #67 to H4912

Authority for DOER Commissioner to Update Appliance Standards

Mr. Cutler of Pembroke moves to amend the bill, as amended, by adding the following section:

“SECTION XXX.

Section 1. Section 3 of Chapter 25B is hereby amended by adding after the words “(j) state-regulated incandescent reflector lamps.” the following:-

(K). any other products as designated by the Commissioner pursuant to section 5 of this chapter.

Section 2. Section 5 of Chapter 25B is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

(6) The Commissioner may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25B, to establish increased efficiency standards for the products listed or incorporated in Section 3. The Commissioner may also establish standards for products not specifically listed in Section 3. In considering such new or amended standards, the Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, shall set efficiency standards upon a determination that increased efficiency standards would serve to promote energy or water conservation in the state and would be cost effective for consumers who purchase and use such new products, provided that no new or increased efficiency standards shall become effective within one year following the adoption of any amended regulations establishing such increased efficiency standards."