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 such as gas stoves and portable gas generators.
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 about six to 10 years. Around 85 million U.S. households are estimated to use at least one ceiling fan, with a quarter of those using four or more.
