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DOE to Partner with Heating Industry to Improve Performance and Energy-Efficiency of Cold Climate Heat Pumps

November 4, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm in New York Nov. 1 to announce the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed the first six industry partners to participate in the Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge.

HVAC-Related Code Changes Take Another Step

DOE issues ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC determinations, paving the way for states to adopt latest requirements

Robert Beverly

August 11, 2021

Revisions in two important documents will have at least some impact on HVAC contractors working in commercial and residential sectors, respectively.

National Energy Efficiency Career Map, Outreach Campaign to Highlight Career Options

Map will showcase options in the energy efficiency sector

June 25, 2020

Partners seek to reach a audience of diverse stakeholders and foster a talent pipeline that is inclusive of low-income and other vulnerable populations.

DOE Reopens Comment Period for RFI Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards

Extension requested by AHRI or APGA

June 18, 2020

DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the RFI no later than July 1, 2020.

Department of Energy Considers the End of Noncondensing Gas Furnaces, Water Heaters

ACCA and other opponents cite proposals’ retrofit obstacles

Robert Beverly

February 24, 2020

The availability of noncondensing gas furnaces and water heaters hangs in the balance as the DOE considers energy efficiency standards and industry input.

Emerson Launches New AWEF-Compliant Condensing Units

Designed for walk-in coolers, the units meet DOE’s new energy standards

January 30, 2020

Emerson announced a new platform of AWEF-compliant condensing units for walk-in coolers to meet the DOE rule.

Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations

Enforcement of Department of Energy standard takes effect in 2020

Joanna R. Turpin

December 9, 2019

The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.

Carrier: Heating Product Line

June 17, 2019

A line of gas furnaces, gas/electric SPPs, and SPP Hybrid Heat systems complaint with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Fan Energy Rating (FER).

Aprilaire Publishes Humidifier Performance Guidelines for ECM Motors

Guidelines will lead to energy savings and improved system performance

June 12, 2019

Beginning July 3, 2019, the Department of Energy is requiring a maximum fan energy rating (FER) for furnace fans.

Mark Menzer, director of public affairs for Danfoss. - The ACHR News

The Department of Energy Makes Moves to Standardize Its Already ‘Standard’ Procedure

Agency announces intent to streamline, update the Process Rule

Robert Beverly

March 11, 2019

What equipment gets tested, how it gets tested, why and when it gets tested, and what standard those results are held up against … these factors can shape the HVAC equipment market right along with actual performance.