The California Energy Commission scheduled a public hearing on proposed amendments to CCR-20 §§1601-1608, Appliance Efficiency Regulations. The proposal would adopt efficiency standards for metal halide lighting fixtures (luminaires), a comprehensive voluntary test procedure for battery charger systems, and clarification of the current regulations for residential pool pumps. The hearing will be held October 22, 2008. Comments are also due October 22, 2008. http://www.oal.ca.gov/pdfs/notice/35z-2008.pdf pp. 1525-1538.