Department of Energy (DOE)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Tiana Maclin, marketing specialist, Regal Beloit, demonstrates the Genteq Electrand Wand for the Ensite motor. - The ACHR News

Regal Beloit Highlights FER Compliance With New Products

Genteq Ensite motor recognized at innovation awards

Nicole Krawcke

February 25, 2019

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Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq^® Ensite^® motor, DEC Star^® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.

Department of Energy and FER - Rheem Furnace - The ACHR News

DOE Puts the FER in Furnaces

Good news for ECM motors: Furnace energy ratings could finally kick in this summer

Robert Beverly

February 25, 2019

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When Independence Day rolls around this year, many manufacturing leaders will fire up the grill with a sigh of relief. Not only will they have the day off, but they will enjoy the first day of freedom from what has been five years of preparations for the first national efficiency standards for furnace fans.