Articles Tagged with ''efficiency standards''

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014: Carrier Expands Variable-Speed Screw Chiller Line

January 22, 2014

Carrier has extended its water-cooled variable-speed screw chiller line, the AquaEdge 23XRV series, to offer a wide range for this product segment. With its latest line expansion down to 200 tons, the company provides offerings from 200 to 550 tons.

Carrier Corp.: Variable-Speed Gas Furnace

December 23, 2013

With up to 80 percent AFUE, the Performance™ 80 58CTW is a two-stage, var-iable-speed gas furnace.

Nov. 5, 2013: DOE Proposes Efficiency Standards for Residential Wine Chillers and Ice Makers

Proposed Rule Covers Miscellaneous Residential Refrigeration Products

November 5, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a proposed determination that wine chillers, ice makers, and other residential refrigeration products that incorporate a compressor qualify for coverage under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) as amended.

Governmental Action on Refrigeration Safety, Regulations

Warehouses, Supermarkets Among Sites Being Watched

Peter Powell

October 21, 2013

Refrigeration service technicians point out the need to keep up to date with what is happening elsewhere that could affect them. So, from time to time, we like to bring readers up to date on some news items related to refrigeration regulatory and safety issues.

Study Examines DOE Standards

A Look at Projected and Actual Costs of Efficiency Standards

October 7, 2013

A new study by Steven Nadel and Andrew deLaski examines the estimated benefits of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) appliance standards relative to the estimated costs, finding DOE only sets standards that it finds are cost-effective to consumers.

Aug. 14, 2013: DOE Initiates Rulemaking on Commercial Packaged Boilers

Public Comments Must Be Received by Sept. 12

August 14, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed determination regarding a rulemaking on energy efficiency standards for commercial packaged boilers.

Aug. 13, 2013: DOE Issues Notice of Meetings for Commercial HVAC, Water Heating, Refrigeration Certification Group

New Meeting Dates Set for Certification Working Group

August 13, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of open meetings regarding the Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning (HVAC), Water Heating (WH), and Refrigeration Certification Working Group.

July 24, 2013: DOE Initiates Action to Establish Pump Efficiency Standards

DOE Publishes Notice of Intent to Establish Rulemaking Working Group

July 24, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of intent to establish a rulemaking working group to negotiate proposed federal energy efficiency standards for commercial/industrial pumps.

July 12, 2013: New DOE Rule Boosts Efficiency for Federal Buildings

Federal Commercial Standards Updated to 2010 Version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1

July 12, 2013

The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new rule requiring new federal buildings to meet higher energy efficiency standards. The rule applies to buildings for which design begins on or after one year after publication in the Federal Register. It updates federal commercial standards to the 2010 version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

DOE Considering Pump Efficiency Standards

The Department of Energy Is Seeking Industry Input Until May 2

Jen Anesi

April 22, 2013

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering creating minimum efficiency standards for clean-water commercial and industrial pumps — and they’re calling on industry leaders, manufacturers, industry associations, and other organizations for input.

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