# Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Energy Conservation Standards
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2001-01-22 · Effective 2001-02-21 · 66 FR 7170
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-1790
- **Category:** energy-efficiency
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 7170
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 430
- **Publication date:** 2001-01-22
- **Effective date:** 2001-02-21
- **Energy docket:** Docket Number EE-RM-98-440
## Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) has determined that revised energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps will result in significant conservation of energy, are technologically feasible, and are economically justified. On this basis, the Department is today amending the existing energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/01/22/01-1790/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-central-air-conditioners-and-heat-pumps-energy)
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