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RE; RIN: 1904-AC87 (Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits) Dear DeputyAssistant Secretary Hogan: 

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I am writing to COl1)lllent onthe Department ofEnergy's (DOE) Framework Document for Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits, My district is home to one ofthe world's preeminent ceilingfan manufacturers, and I am concerned about the repercussions ofmore regulation onthis important global industry. 

### Itis my concern that added standards will lead to a drop in ceilingfan sales, which intumwill cause consumers to rely on other cooling. systems thatuse significantly more electricity. There are other devastating realities the ceiling fan industry will face if burdened with l)l.ore conservation standards on their products, iuCluding significant loss of Americanjobs, decreased ingenuity, and more red-tape. Therefore, when contemplating further regulation, I strongly urge you to follow your stated goal ofdetermining whether such standards are "economically feasible." Ceiling fans are inherently energy saving products and actually help conserve energy for millions ofAmericans, 

### In fact General Electric has published an article stating that an average electric furnace consumes 17,221 watts ofelectricity during operation, central air consumes 5,000 watts ofelectricity during operation, and a ceiling fan consumesjust 30 watts when operating under average climate conditions. This highlights the need for the DOEto COnsider ceiling fan standards within the larger context ofcooling appliances and notjustwithin an incredibly narrow niche market. I am concerned with two lines ofdiscussion within the Framework Document. Analysis found in sections 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.1.3 indicates thatthere might be substantial changes to both motor and blade design standards. From talking to industry leaders, I knowthatfurther regulations on these components will greatly impact existing manufacturing, which

### will ultimately burdentbe consumer with higher costs while decreasing market demand. In order for consumers to continue to use energy'efficient and affordable fans, the industry needs to have the flexibility to continue to create innovative products as the market demands. Government interference will halt innovation and push the industry towards homogenous products that are unpalatable to the consumer.

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I believe after receiving input from stakeholders, you will agree with me that fUlther regulatOlY action on ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits will actually be counterproductive and economically disadvantageous for bothAmerican households and small businesses. Thank you for your consideration and thoJ:ough review ofthis timely matter. Sincerely,

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