# Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedure for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2005-10-11 · Effective 2006-04-10 · 70 FR 59122
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-15601
- **Category:** energy-efficiency
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 59122
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 430
- **Publication date:** 2005-10-11
- **Effective date:** 2006-04-10
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. EE-RM/TP-97-440
## Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE, or the Department) amends its test procedures for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. This final rule adds new sections and revises several sections of the test procedure to bring it up-to-date by eliminating the need for several test procedure waivers and making it more complete. The Department also re-organized the test procedure to be more chronological in its progression. The revisions to the test procedure do not alter the minimum energy conservation standards currently in effect for central air conditioners and heat pumps.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/10/11/05-15601/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-test-procedure-for-residential-central-air)
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