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JP Sullivan, vice president of J.J. Sullivan Oil & Propane Inc., installs a Taco 007e circulator on an existing hydronic system. The DOE is currently developing regulations designed to improve the performance of HVAC circulators.

DOE Prepares to Regulate Circulator Pumps

Stakeholders working to negotiate energy conservation guidelines

June 27, 2016

The Circulator Pumps Working Group is an offshoot of the Commercial/Industrial Pumps Working Group, which convened two years ago to set standards on larger pumps.

AHRI President Asks for EPCA Reforms

Updates should ‘reflect new technologies and economic realities’

June 27, 2016

Yurek told subcommittee members that while the Clinton administration issued six major efficiency rules over eight years, the current administration issued eight such rules in 2014 alone.

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air Conditioners

June 24, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will also host a public meeting Wednesday, July 20, in Washington, District of Columbia.

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, discusses overregulation with HARDI members over breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club.

HARDI Members Swarm Capitol Hill

Eighth Congressional Fly-In event draws record number of members to Washington

Jen Anesi

June 20, 2016

The two-day event drew a record number of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and manufacturer’s representatives to Capitol Hill and included a legislative briefing, guest presentations from several members of Congress, networking events, and the opportunity for participants to meet with legislators from their districts.

Infographic: RTU Efficiency Standards

June 13, 2016

On Dec. 17, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new negotiated energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and commercial warm-air furnaces, otherwise known as rooftop units (RTUs).

HARDI Members Meet with Legislators, Discuss Issues

Jen Anesi

June 9, 2016

WASHINGTON — A record number of distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturer’s representatives from across the U.S. took their issues and concerns directly to Capitol Hill during the eighth annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In, held May 24-25 in Washington, D.C.

DOE Publishes a Final Rule Pertaining to Test Procedures for Portable Air Conditioners

June 7, 2016

The effective date of this rule is July 1, 2016. The final rule changes will be mandatory for representations of energy use or efficiency on or after November 28, 2016.

U.S. Rep Todd Young, R-Indiana, speaks to HARDI members at the Capitol Hill Club during the 2016 Congressional Fly-In.

HARDI Members Swarm Capitol Hill

Eighth Congressional Fly-In event draws record number of members to Washington

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

The two-day event drew a record number of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and manufacturer’s representatives to Capitol Hill and included a legislative briefing, guest presentations from several members of Congress, networking events, and the opportunity for participants to meet with legislators from their districts.

DOE Reschedules Public Meeting Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air Conditioners

June 3, 2016

DOE has rescheduled its public meeting regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking for portable air conditioners to Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Washington, District of Columbia.