FTC Amends EnergyGuide Labeling Rules for Dishwashers, Furnaces, A/Cs and Pool Heaters

The Federal Trade Commission is amending its energy efficiency labeling regulations on dishwashers, furnaces, room air conditioners and pool heaters, it said in a final rule. The changes affect ranges of comparability and unit energy cost figures on EnergyGuide labels, the FTC said. The final rule also sets a compliance date of Oct. 1, 2019, for EnergyGuide labels on room air conditioner boxes, which had been on hold until Canada announced similar provisions, the FTC said. The final rule takes effect May 23.