‘‘(A) cannot be switched off or influenced 
by the user; and 
‘‘(B) may persist for an indefinite time 
when an appliance is— 
‘‘(i) connected to the main electricity 
supply; and 
‘‘(ii) used in accordance with the in-
structions of the manufacturer. 
‘‘(42) The term ‘torchiere’ means a portable 
electric lamp with a reflector bowl that directs light 
upward to give indirect illumination. 
‘‘(43) The term ‘traffic signal module’ means a 
standard 8-inch (200mm) or 12-inch (300mm) traf-
fic signal indication that— 
‘‘(A) consists of a light source, a lens, and 
all other parts necessary for operation; and 
‘‘(B) communicates movement messages to 
drivers through red, amber, and green colors. 
‘‘(44) The term ‘transformer’ means a device 
consisting of 2 or more coils of insulated wire that 
transfers alternating current by electromagnetic in-
duction from 1 coil to another to change the original 
voltage or current value.
‘‘(45)(A) The term ‘unit heater’ means a self- 
contained fan-type heater designed to be installed 
within the heated space. 
‘‘(B) The term ‘unit heater’ does not include a 
warm air furnace. 
‘‘(46)(A) The term ‘high intensity discharge 
lamp’ means an electric-discharge lamp in which— 
‘‘(i) the light-producing arc is stabilized by 
bulb wall temperature; and 
‘‘(ii) the arc tube has a bulb wall loading 
in excess of 3 Watts/cm2. 
‘‘(B) The term ‘high intensity discharge lamp’ 
includes mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pres-
sure sodium lamps described in subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(47)(A) The term ‘mercury vapor lamp’ means 
a high intensity discharge lamp in which the major 
portion of the light is produced by radiation from 
mercury operating at a partial pressure in excess of 
100,000 Pa (approximately 1 atm). 
‘‘(B) The term ‘mercury vapor lamp’ includes 
clear, phosphor-coated, and self-ballasted lamps de-
scribed in subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(48) The term ‘mercury vapor lamp ballast’ 
means a device that is designed and marketed to
start and operate mercury vapor lamps by providing 
the necessary voltage and current.’’. 
(b) TEST PROCEDURES.—Section 323 of the Energy 
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6293) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(9) Test procedures for illuminated exit signs shall 
be based on the test method used under version 2.0 of 
the Energy Star program of the Environmental Protection 
Agency for illuminated exit signs. 
‘‘(10)(A) Test procedures for distribution trans-
formers and low voltage dry-type distribution transformers 
shall be based on the ‘Standard Test Method for Meas-
uring the Energy Consumption of Distribution Trans-
formers’ prescribed by the National Electrical Manufac-
turers Association (NEMA TP 2–1998). 
‘‘(B) The Secretary may review and revise the test 
procedures established under subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(C) For purposes of section 346(a), the test proce-
dures established under subparagraph (A) shall be consid-
ered to be the testing requirements prescribed by the Sec-
retary under section 346(a)(1) for distribution trans-
formers for which the Secretary makes a determination 
that energy conservation standards would—
‘‘(i) be technologically feasible and economically 
justified; and 
‘‘(ii) result in significant energy savings. 
‘‘(11) Test procedures for traffic signal modules and 
pedestrian modules shall be based on the test method used 
under the Energy Star program of the Environmental 
Protection Agency for traffic signal modules, as in effect 
on the date of enactment of this paragraph. 
‘‘(12)(A) Test procedures for medium base compact 
fluorescent lamps shall be based on the test methods for 
compact fluorescent lamps used under the August 9, 2001, 
version of the Energy Star program of the Environmental 
Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. 
‘‘(B) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), me-
dium base compact fluorescent lamps shall meet all test 
requirements for regulated parameters of section 325(cc). 
‘‘(C) Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), if manufac-
turers document engineering predictions and analysis that 
support expected attainment of lumen maintenance at 40 
percent rated life and lamp lifetime, medium base compact 
fluorescent lamps may be marketed before completion of 
the testing of lamp life and lumen maintenance at 40 per-
cent of rated life. 
‘‘(13) Test procedures for dehumidifiers shall be 
based on the test criteria used under the Energy Star Pro-
gram Requirements for Dehumidifiers developed by the 
Environmental Protection Agency, as in effect on the date 
of enactment of this paragraph unless revised by the Sec-
retary pursuant to this section. 
‘‘(14) The test procedure for measuring flow rate for 
commercial prerinse spray valves shall be based on Amer-
ican Society for Testing and Materials Standard F2324, 
entitled ‘Standard Test Method for Pre-Rinse Spray 
Valves.’ 
‘‘(15) The test procedure for refrigerated bottled or 
canned beverage vending machines shall be based on 
American National Standards Institute/American Society 
of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 
Standard 32.1–2004, entitled ‘Methods of Testing for 
Rating Vending Machines for Bottled, Canned or Other 
Sealed Beverages’.’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(f) ADDITIONAL
CONSUMER
AND
COMMERCIAL 
PRODUCTS.—(1) Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe 
testing requirements for— 
‘‘(A) suspended ceiling fans; and 
‘‘(B) refrigerated bottled or canned beverage 
vending machines.
‘‘(2) To the maximum extent practicable, the testing 
requirements prescribed under paragraph (1) shall be 
based on existing test procedures used in industry.’’. 
(c) STANDARD SETTING AUTHORITY.—Section 325 
of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 
6295) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (f)(3), by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, 
if the requirements of subsection (o) are met, the Sec-
retary may consider and prescribe energy conservation 
standards or energy use standards for electricity used for 
purposes of circulating air through duct work.’’; 
(2) in subsection (g)— 
(A) in paragraph (6)(B), by inserting ‘‘and 
labeled’’ after ‘‘designed’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(8)(A) Each fluorescent lamp ballast (other than re-
placement ballasts or ballasts described in subparagraph 
(C))— 
‘‘(i)(I) manufactured on or after July 1, 2009; 
‘‘(II) sold by the manufacturer on or after Oc-
tober 1, 2009; or 
‘‘(III) incorporated into a luminaire by a lumi-
naire manufacturer on or after July 1, 2010; and
‘‘(ii) designed— 
‘‘(I) to operate at nominal input voltages 
of 120 or 277 volts; 
‘‘(II) to operate with an input current fre-
quency of 60 Hertz; and 
‘‘(III) for use in connection with F34T12 
lamps, F96T12/ES lamps, or F96T12HO/ES 
lamps; 
shall have a power factor of 0.90 or greater and 
shall have a ballast efficacy factor of not less than 
the following: 
‘‘(B) The standards described in subparagraph (A) 
shall apply to all ballasts covered by subparagraph (A)(ii) 
that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2010, or sold 
by the manufacturer on or after October 1, 2010. 
‘‘Application for operation for oper-
ation of ballast input voltage 
Total nominal 
lampwatts 
Ballast 
efficienty fac-
tor 
One F34T12 lamp .................................
120/277 ............................
Two F34T12 lamps ...............................
120/277 ............................
Two F96 T12/ES lamps ........................
120/277 ............................
120 
Two F96 T12HO/ES lamps ..................
120/277 ............................
190 
‘‘(C) The standards described in subparagraphs (A) 
and (B) do not apply to— 
‘‘(i) a ballast that is designed for dimming to 
50 percent or less of the maximum output of the 
ballast;
‘‘(ii) a ballast that is designed for use with 2 
F96T12HO lamps at ambient temperatures of 20°F 
or less and for use in an outdoor sign; or 
‘‘(iii) a ballast that has a power factor of less 
than 0.90 and is designed and labeled for use only 
in residential applications.’’; 
(3) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(5)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision in 
this section, the Secretary may set 2 standards for 
space heating and air conditioning equipment by di-
viding the United States into 2 climate zones to 
achieve the maximum level of energy savings that 
are technically feasible and economically justified. 
‘‘(B) The climate zone boundaries described in 
subparagraph (A)— 
‘‘(i) shall follow State borders; and 
‘‘(ii) shall include only contiguous States. 
‘‘(C) In determining whether to set 2 standards 
as described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary 
shall consider all factors described in paragraphs (1) 
through (4). 
‘‘(D) If the Secretary sets 2 standards as de-
scribed in subparagraph (A), it shall be illegal to
transport noncomplying products into a State for re-
tail sale or installation in that State.’’. 
(4) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(u) BATTERY CHARGER AND EXTERNAL POWER 
SUPPLY ELECTRIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION.—(1)(A) Not 
later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this 
subsection, the Secretary shall, after providing notice and 
an opportunity for comment, prescribe, by rule, definitions 
and test procedures for the power use of battery chargers 
and external power supplies. 
‘‘(B) In establishing the test procedures under sub-
paragraph (A), the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(i) consider existing definitions and test proce-
dures used for measuring energy consumption in 
standby mode and other modes; and 
‘‘(ii) assess the current and projected future 
market for battery chargers and external power sup-
plies. 
‘‘(C) The assessment under subparagraph (B)(ii) 
shall include— 
‘‘(i) estimates of the significance of potential 
energy savings from technical improvements to bat-
tery chargers and external power supplies; and 
‘‘(ii) suggested product classes for energy con-
servation standards.
‘‘(D) Not later than 18 months after the date of en-
actment of this subsection, the Secretary shall hold a 
scoping workshop to discuss and receive comments on 
plans for developing energy conservation standards for en-
ergy use for battery chargers and external power supplies. 
‘‘(E)(i) Not later than 3 years after the date of enact-
ment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue a final 
rule that determines whether energy conservation stand-
ards shall be issued for battery chargers and external 
power supplies or classes of battery chargers and external 
power supplies. 
‘‘(ii) For each product class, any energy conservation 
standards issued under clause (i) shall be set at the lowest 
level of energy use that— 
‘‘(I) meets the criteria and procedures of sub-
sections (o), (p), (q), (r), (s), and (t); and 
‘‘(II) would result in significant overall annual 
energy savings, considering standby mode and other 
operating modes. 
‘‘(2) In determining under section 323 whether test 
procedures and energy conservation standards under this 
section should be revised with respect to covered products 
that are major sources of standby mode energy consump-
tion, the Secretary shall consider whether to incorporate 
standby mode into the test procedures and energy con-
servation standards, taking into account standby mode 
power consumption compared to overall product energy 
consumption. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall not propose an energy con-
servation standard under this section, unless the Secretary 
has issued applicable test procedures for each product 
under section 323. 
‘‘(4) Any energy conservation standard issued under 
this subsection shall be applicable to products manufac-
tured or imported beginning on the date that is 3 years 
after the date of issuance. 
‘‘(5) The Secretary and the Administrator shall col-
laborate and develop programs (including programs under 
section 324A and other voluntary industry agreements or 
codes of conduct) that are designed to reduce standby 
mode energy use. 
‘‘(v) SUSPENDED
CEILING
FANS
AND
REFRIG-
ERATED BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES.—(1) Not later 
than 4 years after the date of enactment of this sub-
section, the Secretary shall prescribe, by rule, energy con-
servation standards for— 
‘‘(A) suspended ceiling fans; and 
‘‘(B) refrigerated bottled or canned beverage 
vending machines.
‘‘(2) In establishing energy conservation standards 
under this subsection, the Secretary shall use the criteria 
and procedures prescribed under subsections (o) and (p). 
‘‘(3) Any energy conservation standard prescribed 
under this subsection shall apply to products manufac-
tured 3 years after the date of publication of a final rule 
establishing the energy conservation standard. 
‘‘(w) ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGNS.—An illuminated 
exit sign manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall 
meet the version 2.0 Energy Star Program performance 
requirements for illuminated exit signs prescribed by the 
Environmental Protection Agency. 
‘‘(x) TORCHIERES.—A torchiere manufactured on or 
after January 1, 2006— 
‘‘(1) shall consume not more than 190 watts of 
power; and 
‘‘(2) shall not be capable of operating with 
lamps that total more than 190 watts. 
‘‘(y) LOW
VOLTAGE
DRY-TYPE
DISTRIBUTION 
TRANSFORMERS.—The efficiency of a low voltage dry-type 
distribution transformer manufactured on or after Janu-
ary 1, 2007, shall be the Class I Efficiency Levels for dis-
tribution transformers specified in table 4–2 of the ‘Guide 
for Determining Energy Efficiency for Distribution Trans-
formers’ published by the National Electrical Manufactur-
ers Association (NEMA TP–1–2002). 
‘‘(z) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODULES AND PEDESTRIAN 
MODULES.—Any traffic signal module or pedestrian mod-
ule manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall— 
‘‘(1) meet the performance requirements used 
under the Energy Star program of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency for traffic signals, as in 
effect on the date of enactment of this subsection; 
and 
‘‘(2) be installed with compatible, electrically 
connected signal control interface devices and con-
flict monitoring systems. 
‘‘(aa) UNIT HEATERS.—A unit heater manufactured 
on or after the date that is 3 years after the date of enact-
ment of this subsection shall— 
‘‘(1) be equipped with an intermittent ignition 
device; and 
‘‘(2) have power venting or an automatic flue 
damper. 
‘‘(bb) MEDIUM
BASE
COMPACT
FLUORESCENT 
LAMPS.—(1) A bare lamp and covered lamp (no reflector) 
medium base compact fluorescent lamp manufactured on 
or after January 1, 2006, shall meet the following require-
ments prescribed by the August 9, 2001, version of the