The availability of noncondensing gas furnaces and water heaters hangs in the balance as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) considers energy efficiency standards and industry input.
On one hand, ACCA has aligned with several groups representing the gas, construction, and housing industries to deliver an extensive public comment in defense of preserving access to this type of equipment. Commenting collectively as “Gas Industry Petitioners,” this ad hoc alliance made its case — to the extent that the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) opened a formal public comment window for feedback about the petition. On the other hand, manufacturers of alternatives, such as electric heating options, would certainly benefit from a reduction in gas-based competition.