Energy Conservation Program: Alternative Efficiency Determination Methods, Basic Model Definition, and Compliance for Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, and WH Equipment
energy-efficiency · US Department of Energy · Published 2013-12-31 · Effective 2014-01-30 · 78 FR 79579
Document
Document number
2013-31211
Federal Register citation
78 FR 79579
CFR reference
10 CFR 429
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
energy-efficiency
Sub-agency
US Department of Energy
Publication date
2013-12-31
Effective date
2014-01-30
Energy docket
Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-TP-0024
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is revising its existing regulations governing the use of particular methods as alternatives to testing for the purposes of certifying compliance with the applicable energy conservation standards and the reporting of related ratings for commercial and industrial equipment covered by EPCA. These regulations arose from a negotiated rulemaking effort on issues regarding certification of commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating (WH), and refrigeration equipment. In addition, DOE is amending the compliance dates for the initial certification of commercial HVAC, WH, and refrigeration equipment.