Bill > HB5366

This bill, titled the Illinois Appliance Standards Act, directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish minimum energy and water efficiency standards for various "covered products," which include items like automatic landscape irrigation controllers, commercial dishwashers, computers, faucets, showerheads, and water coolers, among others. The Act aims to reduce energy and water waste, save consumers and businesses money on utility bills, and lessen environmental impacts by ensuring that these products meet certain performance levels. The EPA will be responsible for developing rules for testing, certifying, and labeling these products to ensure compliance, with enforcement provisions including warnings and civil penalties for violations. The bill also outlines specific efficiency standards for many of these products, often referencing existing federal or California standards, and includes provisions for potential waivers and the handling of situations where federal standards are withdrawn.