# Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Portable Electric Spas
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2023-06-13 · Effective 2023-07-13 · 88 FR 38600
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-11782
- **Category:** energy-efficiency
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 38600
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 429
- **Publication date:** 2023-06-13
- **Effective date:** 2023-07-13
- **Energy docket:** EERE-2022-BT-TP-0024
## Abstract

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is establishing definitions, a test procedure, and representation provisions for portable electric spas. Currently, portable electric spas are not subject to DOE test procedures or energy conservation standards. DOE is adopting a test procedure for measuring the standby loss for portable electric spas. The test method references the relevant industry test standard with certain additions and modifications.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/13/2023-11782/energy-conservation-program-test-procedure-for-portable-electric-spas)
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