# Energy Conservation Program: Alternative Efficiency Determination Methods, Basic Model Definition, and Compliance for Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, and WH Equipment
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2013-12-31 · Effective 2014-01-30 · 78 FR 79579
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-31211
- **Category:** energy-efficiency
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 79579
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 429
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/31/2013-31211/energy-conservation-program-alternative-efficiency-determination-methods-basic-model-definition-and)
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