Relieving strain from shortages of transformers

Section 321(35) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6291(35)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Efficiency level The Secretary shall not finalize any rule under which the efficiency level of a liquid-immersed type, low voltage dry type, or medium voltage dry type distribution transformer is greater than trial standard level 2 (as described in table V.1 in the proposed rule entitled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers (88 Fed. Reg. 1722 (January 11, 2023))). (D) Effective date for certain rules Any rule finalized by the Secretary under which the efficiency level of a liquid-immersed type, low voltage dry type, or medium voltage dry-type distribution transformer is trial standard level 1 or 2 (as described in table V.1 in the proposed rule entitled ‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers’ (88 Fed. Reg. 1722 (January 11, 2023))) shall not take effect until 10 years after the date on which the rule is finalized..