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DOE Publishes a Final Rule Pertaining to the Enforcement of Regional Standards for Central Air Conditioners

July 15, 2016

The effective date of this rule is Aug. 15.

Why You Should Keep an Eye on the DOE

Government rarely moves quickly, but things are really getting out of hand

Jen Anesi

July 4, 2016

Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a long-awaited new rule governing enforcement of the residential central and single-package air conditioner energy conservation standards that took effect Jan. 1, 2015. Most notably, the enforcement rule includes new mandatory recordkeeping requirements.

Industry Advocates for Energy Bill

Energy Policy Modernization Act includes fixes for furnace rule, regional standards enforcement

Jen Anesi

June 27, 2016

While certain provisions within the House and/or Senate versions of the bill have received support from industry and environmental organizations, many differences exist between the House and Senate versions of the bill that must be reconciled during conferencing.

DOE Finalizes Regional Standards Enforcement

June 20, 2016

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication of its finalized enforcement plan for the Regional Standard governing Central and Single Packaged Air Conditioners.

DOE Finalizes Regional Standards Enforcement

New record-retention requirements for distributors, contractors outlined in rule

June 17, 2016

While the Regional Standard only applies to installations in the South and Southwest portion of the country, distributors across the United States must begin to maintain certain records effective July 1, 2016.

HVAC Efficiency Standards in US Offer Savings for Canadians

Surplus 13 SEER equipment from the US can be sold in Canada

April 18, 2016

HVAC efficiency standards have changed in the U.S., creating an opportunity for Canadians dealers. Distributors and manufacturers in the Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. need to sell 13 SEER inventory by July 2016. Canadian dealers can purchase this equipment at significant savings.

Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) works in partnership with United Association (UA) to help improve market and workforce conditions. The UA offers more than 300 training centers across the U.S. and Canada.

Contractors Cautiously Roll into 2016

Economy, regulations could dampen enthusiasm

Joanna R. Turpin

March 14, 2016

HVAC contractors seem to be feeling cautiously optimistic about short-term growth, at least according to ACCA, whose Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) scored a 76 in January 2016. But, there is still concern about the U.S. economy and conditions around the world, in general.

Rheem’s EcoNet Smart Home System enables homeowners to customize their homes’ air and water systems.

Smart Home, Efficiency Pace the Residential A/C Market

Ron Rajecki

February 22, 2016

Energy efficiency, integration with smart home technology, and the ongoing impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) regional efficiency standards are major trends influencing products in the residential air conditioning market.

DOE Releases Proposed Regional Standards Enforcement Rule

Industry has until Jan. 4 to comment on the enforcement proposed rule

Jen Anesi

November 30, 2015

The Nov. 19 publication of the NOPR tentatively ends a one-year period of uncertainty for the HVACR industry, which adapted as best it could to the new energy conservation standards in the absence of enforcement guidance from the DOE.

DOE Releases Regional Standards Enforcement Proposed Rule

Industry will have 45 days from date of publication to comment on enforcement NOPR

Jen Anesi

November 13, 2015

The Thursday release of the NOPR tentatively ends a one-year period of uncertainty for the HVACR industry, which has adapted to the new energy conservation standards without any enforcement guidance from DOE.