Are they gonna do the same to fireplaces and chimneys? 👀

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new rules that would impose energy efficiency standards on ceiling fans, following similar restrictions unveiled against other household appliances like gas stoves and portable gas generators.⁠
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The DOE rule, proposed in June, would require ceiling fans to become more energy efficient. The agency estimates that consumers using a standard fan could save up to $39.84 over the lifespan of the appliance with the new measures. A ceiling fan typically lasts for around six to 10 years. Around 85 million American households are estimated to use at least one ceiling fan, with a quarter using four or more.⁠
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Ceiling fans have always been considered a cheap and easy alternative to air conditioners. Nonetheless, the DOE seems adamant in its pursuit of helping Americans save around $4 per year with its new guidelines....⁠