Department of Energy (DOE)

Measuring Home Energy Use

Professionals see more interest in energy audits, ratings

April 22, 2022

On Earth Day 2022, more homeowners appear to be thinking globally and acting locally when it comes to home energy consumption, much of which is claimed by HVAC systems.

ABM Supports EPA's New IAQ Guidelines, “Clean Air in Buildings Challenge”

April 19, 2022

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ABM announced its enthusiastic support of the new Clean Air in Buildings Challenge and will continue its commitment to safeguard the places and spaces people occupy every day.

Vaccine Mandate Halted, Cylinder Ban Under Fire, AHR Expo Still On, Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge

Layan Dahhan

January 25, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Original Equipment Manufacturers Developing Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

As part of DOE program, next-generation HPs will be available by 2024

Joanna R. Turpin

January 5, 2022

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To enforce the transition away from using fossil fuels for space heating purposes, many cities across the U.S. have proposed or enacted regulations that would ban the use of fossil fuels in new homes and buildings.

Performance Standards for Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Chart.

Higher Efficiencies, ‘Sequel’ Ratings on Tap for HVAC in 2023

Coming attractions like SEER2/EER2, more realistic testing methods, and updated Energy Star labels are only a year out

Robert Beverly

December 14, 2021

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Minimum efficiency standards for new residential central air conditioning and air-source heat pumps will bump up as of 2023.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

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The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

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

November 4, 2021

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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

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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

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