Energy Management Forum

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards VRF multi-split systems. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment, of which variable refrigerant flow (VRF) multi-split air conditioners and VRF multi-split system heat pumps (collectively referred to as “VRF multi-split systems”) are a category. EPCA requires DOE to consider the need for amended standards each time American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1 is amended with respect to the standard levels or design requirements applicable to that equipment, or periodically under a six-year-lookback review provision. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended standards for VRF multi-split systems that rely on a new cooling efficiency metric and are equivalent to those levels specified in ASHRAE Standard 90.1. DOE has determined that it lacks the clear and convincing evidence required by the statute to adopt standards more stringent than the levels specified in the industry standard.

• The effective date of this rule is May 30, 2023.
• Compliance with the amended standards established for VRF multi-split systems in this final rule is required on and after January 1, 2024.

Find product information for Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until May 30, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2020-BT-STD-0039, by email (MRP2020STD0039@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notification of petition for waiver and grant of an interim waiver pertaining to test procedures for clothes washers. This notification announces receipt of and publishes a petition for waiver and interim waiver from Alliance Laundry Systems (Alliance), which seeks a waiver for a specified residential clothes washer basic models from DOE's test procedure used for determining the efficiency of clothes washers. DOE also gives notification of an Interim Waiver Order that requires Alliance to test and rate the specified residential clothes washer basic models in accordance with the alternate test procedure set forth in the Interim Waiver Order. DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning Alliance’s petition and its suggested alternate test procedure to inform DOE’s final decision on Alliance’s waiver request.

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this waiver until May 1, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2022–BT–WAV-0027, by email (AllianceLaundrySystemsCW2022WAV0027@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov). Include the case number [Case No. 2022-008] in the subject line of the message.
• Additional information on waivers can be found on DOE's waiver website.
• Find product information for Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards for computer room air conditioners (CRACs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment, of which computer room air conditioners (CRACs) are a category. EPCA requires DOE to consider the need for amended standards each time American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1 is amended with respect to the standard levels or design requirements applicable to that equipment, or periodically under a six-year-lookback review provision. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended standards for CRACs that rely on a new efficiency metric and are equivalent to those levels specified in ASHRAE Standard 90.1- 2019. DOE has determined that it lacks the clear and convincing evidence required by the statute to adopt standards more stringent than the levels specified in the industry standard.

• The text of this rule is subject to correction based on the identification of errors as defined in 10 CFR 430.5 before publication in the Federal Register. Readers are requested to notify DOE by email at ErrorCorrectionInfo@EE.DOE.Gov of any typographical or other errors, as described in such regulations, by no later than midnight on May 14, 2023, in order that DOE may make any necessary corrections in the regulatory text submitted to the Office of the Federal Register for publication
• The effective date of this rule is 60 days after the final rule has published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• Compliance with the amended standards established for computer room air conditioners in this final rule is required on and after 360 days after the final rule has published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• Find product information for Computer Room Air Conditioners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule amending the test procedure for ceiling fan light kits (CFLKs) to update references to industry standards to their latest versions; incorporate by reference additional industry standards necessary for executing the test; allow the use of a goniophotometer; revise definitions regarding CFLKs with solid-state lighting (SSL) light sources to clarify the scope and test methods for such products; and remove an obsolete test method for CFLKs.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting starting 180 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

Find product information for Ceiling Fan Light Kits including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule amending its test procedure for computer room air conditioners (CRACs). DOE is incorporating by reference the latest version of the relevant industry consensus test standard, AHRI 1360-2022. DOE is also adopting the net sensible coefficient of performance (NSenCOP) metric in its test procedures for CRACs. Additionally, DOE is amending certain provisions for representations and enforcement.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• The final rule changes will be mandatory for CRAC equipment testing starting  starting 360 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• Find product information for Computer Room Air Conditioners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notification of petition for waiver and grant of an interim waiver pertaining to test procedures for clothes washers. This notification announces receipt of and publishes a petition for waiver and interim waiver from Alliance Laundry Systems (Alliance), which seeks a waiver for a specified residential clothes washer basic models from DOE's test procedure used for determining the efficiency of clothes washers. DOE also gives notification of an Interim Waiver Order that requires Alliance to test and rate the specified residential clothes washer basic models in accordance with the alternate test procedure set forth in the Interim Waiver Order. DOE solicits comments, data, and information concerning Alliance’s petition and its suggested alternate test procedure to inform DOE’s final decision on Alliance’s waiver request.

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this waiver until 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2022–BT–WAV-0027, by email (AllianceLaundrySystemsCW2022WAV0027@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov). Include the case number [Case No. 2022-008] in the subject line of the message.
• Additional information on waivers can be found on DOE's waiver website.
• Find product information for Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice initiating an effort to determine whether to amend the current energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts (FLB). Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), DOE must review these standards no later than three years after making a determination that standards for the product do not need to be amended and publish either a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to propose new standards for FLB or a notification of determination that the existing standards do not need to be amended. DOE is soliciting the public for information to help determine whether the current standards require amending under the applicable statutory criteria. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document, including topics not specifically raised.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this RFI until April 26, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2023-BT-STD-0005, by email (FLB2023STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to add clarifying instructions regarding the detergent reporting requirements and an enforcement provision for dishwashers to specify the detergent and dosing method that DOE would use for any enforcement testing of dishwasher models certified in accordance with the currently applicable dishwasher test procedure prior to July 17, 2023 (i.e., the date by which the dishwasher test procedure as amended by a final rule published on January 18, 2023 will be mandatory for product testing). DOE is also proposing to add within the amended test procedure clarifying instructions regarding the allowable dosing options for each type of detergent. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on this NOPR.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until May 22, 2023.
• DOE will hold a public meeting on this NOPR if one is requested by March 30, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2023–BT–TP–0007, by email (Dishwashers2023TP0007@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Dishwashers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking pertaining to energy conservation standards for air cleaners. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, (EPCA), authorizes the Secretary of Energy to classify additional types of consumer products as covered products upon determining that: classifying the product as a covered product is necessary for the purposes of EPCA; and the average annual per-household energy use by products of such type is likely to exceed 100 kilowatt-hours per year (“kWh/yr”). In a final determination published on July 15, 2022, DOE determined that classifying air cleaners as a covered product is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of EPCA, and that the average U.S. household energy use for air cleaners is likely to exceed 100 kWh/yr. In this NOPR, DOE proposes new standards for air cleaners identical to those set forth in a direct final rule issued today. If DOE receives adverse comment and determines that such comment may provide a reasonable basis for withdrawal, DOE will publish a notice withdrawing the direct final rule and will proceed with this proposed rule.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 110 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2021–BT–STD-0035, by email (AirCleaners2021STD0035@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Air Cleaners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register direct final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards for air cleaners. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), authorizes the Secretary of Energy to classify additional types of consumer products as covered products upon determining that: (1) classifying the product as a covered product is necessary for the purposes of EPCA; and (2) the average annual per-household energy use by products of such type is likely to exceed 100 kilowatt-hours per year (“kWh/yr”). In a final determination published on July 15, 2022, DOE determined that classifying air cleaners as a covered product is necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of EPCA, and that the average U.S. household energy use for air cleaners is likely to exceed 100 kWh/yr. In this direct final rule, DOE is establishing standards for air cleaners. DOE has determined that standards for these products will result in significant conservation of energy, and are technologically feasible and economically justified.

• The effective date of this rule is 120 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register unless adverse comment is received by 110 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• If adverse comments are received that DOE determines may provide a reasonable basis for withdrawal of the direct final rule, a timely withdrawal of this rule will be published in the Federal Register. If no such adverse comments are received, compliance with the standards established for air cleaners in this direct final rule is required on and after December 31, 2023.

• Find product information for Air Cleaners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register Final Rule pertaining to energy conservation standards for room air conditioners. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including room air conditioners. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended standards for room air conditioners. It has determined that the amended standards for these products would result in significant conservation of energy, and are technologically feasible and economically justified.

• The text of this rule is subject to correction based on the identification of errors as defined in 10 CFR 430.5 before publication in the Federal Register. Readers are requested to notify DOE by email at ErrorCorrectionInfo@EE.DOE.Gov of any typographical or other errors, as described in such regulations, by no later than midnight on May 7, 2023, in order that DOE may make any necessary corrections in the regulatory text submitted to the Office of the Federal Register for publication
• The effective date of this rule is 60 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• Compliance with the amended standards established for room air conditioners in this final rule is required on and after 3 years after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• Find product information for Room Air Conditioners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for commercial and industrial pumps (pumps). This final rule amends the test procedure pumps to incorporate by reference relevant portions of the latest version of the industry testing standard, expands the scope of clean water pumps covered by this test procedure, revises calculation methods for pumps sold with motors and controls to better represent field energy use, adds and updates certain definitions, and allows the use of alternative efficiency determination methods for the rating and certification of pumps.

• The effective date of this rule is April 24, 2023. The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting September 20, 2023.

• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register September 20, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on January 25, 2016.

Find product information for Commercial and Industrial Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice pertaining to energy conservation standards for conventional cooking products. On February 1, 2023, DOE published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) and announcement of public meeting proposing amended standards for conventional cooking products and announcing a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed standards and associated analyses and results. The notice provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information by April 3, 2023. DOE received a request from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to extend the written comment period. DOE has reviewed this request and is granting a 14-day extension of the public comment period to allow comments to be submitted until April 17, 2023.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the SNOPR on or before April 17, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2014–BT–STD-0005, by email (ConventionalCookingProducts2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice initiating an effort to determine whether to amend the current energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts (FLB). Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), DOE must review these standards no later than three years after making a determination that standards for the product do not need to be amended and publish either a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to propose new standards for FLB or a notification of determination that the existing standards do not need to be amended. DOE is soliciting the public for information to help determine whether the current standards require amending under the applicable statutory criteria. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document, including topics not specifically raised.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this RFI until 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2023-BT-STD-0005, by email (FLB2023STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards for air cooled, three-phase, small commercial air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) and air-cooled, three-phase, variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to consider the need for amended standards each time the relevant industry standard is amended with respect to the standard levels or design requirements applicable to that equipment, or periodically under a six-year-lookback review provision. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended standards for air cooled, three-phase, small commercial air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h and air-cooled, three-phase, variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h that rely on new efficiency metrics and align with amended efficiency levels in the industry standard. For the relevant equipment classes, DOE has determined that it lacks clear and convincing evidence required by the statute to adopt standards more stringent than the levels specified in the industry standard.

• The text of this rule is subject to correction based on the identification of errors as defined in 10 CFR 430.5 before publication in the Federal Register. Readers are requested to notify DOE by email at ErrorCorrectionInfo@EE.DOE.Gov of any typographical or other errors, as described in such regulations, by no later than midnight on May 5, 2023, in order that DOE may make any necessary corrections in the regulatory text submitted to the Office of the Federal Register for publication
• The effective date of this rule is 60 days after the final rule has published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• Compliance with the amended standards established for air cooled, three-phase, small commercial air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h and air-cooled, three-phase, variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h in this final rule is required on and after January 1, 2025.

Find product information for Air-Cooled Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has posted a draft guidance document regarding the test procedure for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, and miscellaneous refrigeration products (collectively, consumer refrigeration products). This draft guidance document represents DOE's interpretation of its existing regulations and is exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. Nevertheless, DOE is accepting comments and suggestions from the public until April 17, 2023. At the end of the comment period, this draft guidance document may be adopted, revised, or withdrawn.

• Click here to view the draft guidance. 
• Interested persons may submit comments and suggestions identified by docket number EERE-2023-BT-TP-0008, by email to RFGuidance2023TP0008@ee.doe.gov. 

Find product information for Consumer Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to add clarifying instructions regarding the detergent reporting requirements and an enforcement provision for dishwashers to specify the detergent and dosing method that DOE would use for any enforcement testing of dishwasher models certified in accordance with the currently applicable dishwasher test procedure prior to July 17, 2023 (i.e., the date by which the dishwasher test procedure as amended by a final rule published on January 18, 2023 will be mandatory for product testing). DOE is also proposing to add within the amended test procedure clarifying instructions regarding the allowable dosing options for each type of detergent. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on this NOPR.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• DOE will hold a public meeting on this NOPR if one is requested by 7 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If a public meeting is requested, DOE will announce its date and participation information on the DOE website and via email.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2023–BT–TP–0007, by email (Dishwashers2023TP0007@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Dishwashers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for television sets. This final rule amends the test procedure for television sets to incorporate by reference the relevant updated industry standard ANSI/CTA-2037-D, “Determination of Television Set Power Consumption”. DOE has determined that incorporating the updated industry standard will result in a test procedure that is more representative of the average energy use of television sets.

• The effective date of this rule is  April 14, 2023. 
•  The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting September 11, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register April 14, 2023.
• Find product information for Television Sets including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for battery chargers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for battery chargers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until May 15, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2020–BT–STD- 0013, by email (batterychargers2020STD0013@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Battery Chargers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for consumer boilers. DOE amends its test procedure for consumer boilers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This rulemaking fulfills DOE’s obligation to review its test procedures for covered products at least once every seven years. The revisions include: incorporating by reference the latest versions of the industry standards currently referenced in the Federal test procedure; relocating the test procedure to a new appendix separate from the residential furnace test procedure; removing an extraneous definition from its regulatory definitions; and making clarifying corrections to calculations. These revisions will improve the representativeness of the test method and will not be unduly burdensome to conduct.

• The effective date of this rule is April 12, 2023.

• The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting  starting September 11, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register April 12, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 23, 2009, and February 16, 2016.

• Find product information for Consumer Boilers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2020-BT-STD-0039, by email (MRP2020STD0039@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines

Find product information for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

The U.S. Department of Energy is pleased to announce the 2023 National Energy Codes Conference May 2-4! 

This year's event will be held in Chicago. Join us for three days of informative sessions, interactive discussions, and educational opportunities. The National Energy Codes Conference is the only national technical assistance event dedicated solely to building energy codes, providing attendees a great opportunity to network with peers, engage with leading industry experts, and learn about the latest innovative technologies and solutions in the buildings sector. This year’s conference will cover a variety of important codes topics like decarbonization, resilience, and the new DOE energy codes funding opportunities from BIL and IRA.

Dates and Location

• When: May 2-4, 2023
• Where: Palmer House Hilton, Downtown Chicago, IL
• Who: Builders, designers, building officials, state and municipal government representatives, utilities, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders

Registration and Lodging

Registration and lodging reservations are now open! Hotel reservations are subject to availability, so be sure to register for the event and make your lodging reservations today.

REGISTER HERE

Click here to book your lodging at the conference hotel group rate.

What to Expect

We’re still finetuning session details, but the agenda-at-a-glance provides a sneak peek of what to expect. As always, the 2023 conference will be packed with great sessions, discussions, and trainings. These will include:

• Pre-conference training workshops (EnergyCodes101, REScheck & COMcheck training) 
• Two days of educational sessions—presentations, panels, plenary and discussion 
• Interactive group discussions focused on key topics and challenges
• A quick-hitting lighting round session on transforming codes in the next 10 years

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

The Building Energy Codes Program

The U.S. Department of Energy supports the advancement of building energy codes. Modern building codes and standards offer cost-effective solutions, contributing to lower utility bills for homes and businesses, and helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Learn more at energycodes.gov. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for air cleaners. This final rule establishes definitions, a test procedure, and sampling and representation requirements for air cleaners. Currently, air cleaners are not subject to DOE test procedures or energy conservation standards. DOE is establishing a test procedure for measuring the integrated energy factor of air cleaners. The test method references the relevant industry standard, with certain modifications.

• The effective date of this rule is April 5, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register April 5, 2023.
• Find product information for Air Cleaners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice announcing public meetings to begin negotiations in an attempt to reach consensus on energy conservation standards for the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) working group. The meetings for March 7, 2023 and March 8, 2023 are cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. DOE will send a follow-up email to announce the new dates. 

• Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.
• Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.

• To attend the meetings in person and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization (if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information.
• To register for the webinars please visit the Working Group webpage here. 
• Foreign Nationals attending in-person or participating via webinar are subject to advance security screening procedures. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for battery chargers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for battery chargers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2020–BT–STD- 0013, by email (batterychargers2020STD0013@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Battery Chargers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers (RCWs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for RCWs, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until May 2, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014, by email (ConsumerClothesWasher2017STD0014@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Residential Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for commercial and industrial pumps (pumps). This final rule amends the test procedure pumps to incorporate by reference relevant portions of the latest version of the industry testing standard, expands the scope of clean water pumps covered by this test procedure, revises calculation methods for pumps sold with motors and controls to better represent field energy use, adds and updates certain definitions, and allows the use of alternative efficiency determination methods for the rating and certification of pumps.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting  starting 180 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on January 25, 2016.

• Find product information for Commercial and Industrial Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On February 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR), in which DOE proposed new and amended energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products. In this notice of data availability (NODA), DOE is supplying additional information and answers to questions that DOE has received from stakeholders to help clarify the analysis for conventional cooking tops presented in the SNOPR and at the public meeting held on January 31, 2023.  This notice does not present any new or amended policy decisions and does not revise DOE’s analysis, it simply clarifies and provides data that supports the SNOPR. DOE requests comments, data, and information regarding the data.

• The comment period for the SNOPR that published on February 1, 2023 (88 FR 6818), is still in effect. DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the SNOPR and this NODA on or before April 3, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2014–BT–STD-0005, by email (ConventionalCookingProducts2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until April 28, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0003, by email (ConsumerRefrigFreezer2017STD0003@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On January 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting (NOPR) proposing amended energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, and also to announce a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed standards and associated analyses and results. The notice provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information by March 13, 2023. DOE received a request from Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.; a joint request from the American Public Power Association (APPA), Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA); and a request from the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) to extend the written comment period. DOE has reviewed these requests and is publishing this Federal Register notice granting an extension of the comment period for 14 days to allow public comments to be submitted until March 27, 2023.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until March 27, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018, by email (DistributionTransformers2019STD0018@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Distribution Transformers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for television sets. This final rule amends the test procedure for television sets to incorporate by reference the relevant updated industry standard ANSI/CTA-2037-D, “Determination of Television Set Power Consumption”. DOE has determined that incorporating the updated industry standard will result in a test procedure that is more representative of the average energy use of television sets.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
•  The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting 180 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Television Sets including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for air cleaners. This final rule establishes definitions, a test procedure, and sampling and representation requirements for air cleaners. Currently, air cleaners are not subject to DOE test procedures or energy conservation standards. DOE is establishing a test procedure for measuring the integrated energy factor of air cleaners. The test method references the relevant industry standard, with certain modifications.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Air Cleaners including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to test procedures for consumer boilers. DOE amends its test procedure for consumer boilers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This rulemaking fulfills DOE’s obligation to review its test procedures for covered products at least once every seven years. The revisions include: incorporating by reference the latest versions of the industry standards currently referenced in the Federal test procedure; relocating the test procedure to a new appendix separate from the residential furnace test procedure; removing an extraneous definition from its regulatory definitions; and making clarifying corrections to calculations. These revisions will improve the representativeness of the test method and will not be unduly burdensome to conduct.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• The amendments will be mandatory for product testing starting  starting 180 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• The incorporation by reference of certain materials listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on March 23, 2009, and February 16, 2016.

• Find product information for Consumer Boilers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for residential clothes washers (RCWs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for RCWs, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0014, by email (ConsumerClothesWasher2017STD0014@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Residential Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On February 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR), in which DOE proposed new and amended energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products. In this notice of data availability (NODA), DOE is supplying additional information and answers to questions that DOE has received from stakeholders to help clarify the analysis for conventional cooking tops presented in the SNOPR and at the public meeting held on January 31, 2023.  This notice does not present any new or amended policy decisions and does not revise DOE’s analysis, it simply clarifies and provides data that supports the SNOPR. DOE requests comments, data, and information regarding the data.

• The comment period for the SNOPR that published on February 1, 2023 (88 FR 6818), is still in effect. DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the SNOPR and this NODA on or before April 3, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2014–BT–STD-0005, by email (ConventionalCookingProducts2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On January 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting (NOPR) proposing amended energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, and also to announce a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed standards and associated analyses and results. The notice provided an opportunity for submitting written comments, data, and information by March 13, 2023. DOE received a request from Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.; a joint request from the American Public Power Association (APPA), Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA); and a request from the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) to extend the written comment period. DOE has reviewed these requests and is issuing this pre-publication Federal Register notice granting an extension of the comment period for 14 days to allow public comments to be submitted until March 27, 2023.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until March 27, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018, by email (DistributionTransformers2019STD0018@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Distribution Transformers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice announcing public meetings to begin negotiations in an attempt to reach consensus on energy conservation standards for the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) working group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register. DOE will host a public meeting and webinar on the following dates:

• Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
• Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
• Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.
• Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.

• To attend the meetings in person and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization (if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information.
• To register for the webinars please visit the Working Group webpage here. 
• Foreign Nationals attending in-person or participating via webinar are subject to advance security screening procedures. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines

Find product information for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0003, by email (ConsumerRefrigFreezer2017STD0003@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more- stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this final determination, DOE has determined that energy conservation standards for GSFLs do not need to be amended. 

• This Final Determination will be effective March 15, 2023.
• Find product information for General Service Fluorescent Lamps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically review standards. In this final determination, DOE has determined that it lacks clear and convincing evidence that more-stringent standards for PTACs and PTHPs would be economically justified. As such, DOE has determined that standards for PTACs and PHTPs do not need to be amended. 

• This Final Determination will be effective March 15, 2023.

Find product information for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice announcing public meetings to begin negotiations in an attempt to reach consensus on energy conservation standards for the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) working group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register. DOE will host a public meeting and webinar on the following dates:

• Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
• Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
• Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
• Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.
• Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.

• To attend the meetings in person and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization (if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information.
• To register for the webinars please visit the Working Group webpage here. 
• Foreign Nationals attending in-person or participating via webinar are subject to advance security screening procedures. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more- stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this final determination, DOE has determined that energy conservation standards for GSFLs do not need to be amended. 

• This Final Determination will be effective 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for General Service Fluorescent Lamps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On August 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule adopting test procedures for a category of cooking products, i.e., conventional cooking tops. DOE has now published a correction notice that corrects errors and omissions in that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This rule is effective February 7, 2023.
• Find product information for Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On July 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule that amended the test procedure for refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers and established both coverage and procedures for testing miscellaneous refrigeration products (MREFs). That final rule also established provisions within DOE’s certification requirements to provide instructions regarding product category determinations, which were intended to be consistent with the definitions established for MREFs and refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. This published Federal Register final rule corrects certain inconsistencies between the instructions for determining product categories and the corresponding product definitions to avoid confusion regarding the application of those definitions.

• The effective date of this rule is March 9, 2023.
• Find product information for Consumer Refrigerators and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On July 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule that amended the test procedure for refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers and established both coverage and procedures for testing miscellaneous refrigeration products (MREFs). That final rule also established provisions within DOE’s certification requirements to provide instructions regarding product category determinations, which were intended to be consistent with the definitions established for MREFs and refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. This published Federal Register final rule corrects certain inconsistencies between the instructions for determining product categories and the corresponding product definitions to avoid confusion regarding the application of those definitions.

• The effective date of this rule is March 9, 2023.
• Find product information for Consumer Refrigerators and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed determination (NOPD) pertaining to energy conservation standards for small electric motors. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPD, DOE has initially determined that amended standards for small electric motors would not be cost-effective, and, thus, is not proposing to amend its standards for this equipment. DOE requests comment on this proposed determination and the associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPD until April 7, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE– 2022–BT–STD-0014, by email (SmallElecMotors2022STD0014@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Small Electric Motors including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards VRF multi-split systems. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment, of which variable refrigerant flow (VRF) multi-split air conditioners and VRF multi-split system heat pumps (collectively referred to as “VRF multi-split systems”) are a category. EPCA requires DOE to consider the need for amended standards each time American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1 is amended with respect to the standard levels or design requirements applicable to that equipment, or periodically under a six-year-lookback review provision. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended standards for VRF multi-split systems that rely on a new cooling efficiency metric and are equivalent to those levels specified in ASHRAE Standard 90.1. DOE has determined that it lacks the clear and convincing evidence required by the statute to adopt standards more stringent than the levels specified in the industry standard.

• The text of this rule is subject to correction based on the identification of errors as defined in 10 CFR 430.5 before publication in the Federal Register. Readers are requested to notify DOE by email at ErrorCorrectionInfo@EE.DOE.Gov of any typographical or other errors, as described in such regulations, by no later than midnight on March 16, 2023, in order that DOE may make any necessary corrections in the regulatory text submitted to the Office of the Federal Register for publication
• The effective date of this rule is 60 days after the final rule has published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. 
• Compliance with the amended standards established for VRF multi-split systems in this final rule is required on and after January 1, 2024.
• Find product information for Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically review standards. In this final determination, DOE has determined that it lacks clear and convincing evidence that more-stringent standards for PTACs and PTHPs would be economically justified. As such, DOE has determined that standards for PTACs and PHTPs do not need to be amended. 

• This Final Determination will be effective 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for external power supplies (EPSs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for EPSs, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until April 3, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2020–BT–STD-0006, by email (EPS2020STD006@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for External Power Supplies including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On July 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule that amended the test procedure for refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers and established both coverage and procedures for testing miscellaneous refrigeration products (MREFs). That final rule also established provisions within DOE’s certification requirements to provide instructions regarding product category determinations, which were intended to be consistent with the definitions established for MREFs and refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. This pre-publication Federal Register final rule corrects certain inconsistencies between the instructions for determining product categories and the corresponding product definitions to avoid confusion regarding the application of those definitions.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Consumer Refrigerators and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On August 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule adopting test procedures for a category of cooking products, i.e., conventional cooking tops. DOE has now issued a pre-publication correction notice that corrects errors and omissions in that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This rule will be effective once the notice has published in the Federal Register.

• Find product information for Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed determination (NOPD) pertaining to energy conservation standards for small electric motors. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPD, DOE has initially determined that amended standards for small electric motors would not be cost-effective, and, thus, is not proposing to amend its standards for this equipment. DOE requests comment on this proposed determination and the associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPD until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE– 2022–BT–STD-0014, by email (SmallElecMotors2022STD0014@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Small Electric Motors including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice undertaking the preliminary stages of a rulemaking to consider amendments to the test procedure for central air conditioners and heat pumps. Through this request for information (RFI), DOE seeks data and information regarding issues pertinent to whether amended test procedures would more accurately or fully comply with the requirement that the test procedure produces results that measure energy use during a representative average use cycle or period of use for the product without being unduly burdensome to conduct, or reduce testing burden. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document (including topics not raised in this RFI), as well as the submission of data and other relevant information.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this RFI until February 23, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT-TP-0028, by email (CACandHeatPump2022TP0028@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for external power supplies (EPSs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for EPSs, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2020–BT–STD-0006, by email (EPS2020STD006@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for External Power Supplies including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice amending the current test procedures for dishwashers, adopting a new test procedure appendix, incorporating by reference Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) standards—AHAM DW–1–2020 and DW–2–2020—and applying certain provisions of the industry standards to the test procedures appendices. The amendments to the current appendix establish requirements for water hardness, relative humidity, and loading pattern; update requirements for ambient temperature, detergent dosage, and standby power measurement; and include testing approaches from published dishwasher waivers. The new test procedure appendix additionally includes provisions for a minimum cleaning index threshold to validate the selected test cycle and updated annual number of cycles and low-power mode hours for the calculation of annual energy consumption.

• The effective date of this rule is February 17, 2023. 

• The amendments to appendix C1 will be mandatory for product testing starting July 17, 2023. Manufacturers will be required to use the amended test procedure at appendix C1 until the compliance date of any final rule establishing amended energy conservation standards based on the newly established test procedure at appendix C2. At such time, manufacturers will be required to begin using the newly established test procedure at appendix C2.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register February 17, 2023.
• Find product information for Dishwashers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

Make the Case for Large-Scale Energy Reduction Projects with ISO 50001

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Better Buildings partners discuss how pursuing ISO certification helped to develop an organization-wide approach to energy data collection and efficiency improvements across multiple facilities.

Speakers:

• Pete Baum, Loews Hotels
• Andrew Hejnar, 3M
• James Henry, Iron Mountain Data Centers
• Paul Sheaffer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

If you're interested in this webinar, register today

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice undertaking the preliminary stages of a rulemaking to consider amendments to the test procedure for central air conditioners and heat pumps. Through this request for information (RFI), DOE seeks data and information regarding issues pertinent to whether amended test procedures would more accurately or fully comply with the requirement that the test procedure produces results that measure energy use during a representative average use cycle or period of use for the product without being unduly burdensome to conduct, or reduce testing burden. DOE welcomes written comments from the public on any subject within the scope of this document (including topics not raised in this RFI), as well as the submission of data and other relevant information.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this RFI until 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT-TP-0028, by email (CACandHeatPump2022TP0028@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).

Find product information for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for general service lamps (GSLs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), directs DOE to initiate two rulemaking cycles for GSLs that, among other requirements, determine whether standards in effect for GSLs should be amended. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for GSLs pursuant to its statutory authority in EPCA, and also announces a webinar to receive comments on its proposal and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until March 27, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT- STD-0022, by email (GSL2022STD0022@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, February, 1, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for General Service Lamps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This  is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for distribution transformers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until March 13, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018, by email (DistributionTransfromers2019STD0018@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Distribution Transformers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice proposing to amend its test procedure for uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) to consider the latest revision of the industry standard that is incorporated by reference and to provide an optional test method for measuring power consumption of a UPS at no-load conditions. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until March 6, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2022–BT–TP–0005, by email (UPS2022TP0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Uninterruptible Power Supplies including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for distribution transformers, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018, by email (DistributionTransfromers2019STD0018@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Distribution Transformers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including consumer conventional cooking products. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this SNOPR, DOE proposes new and amended standards for consumer conventional cooking products, and also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this SNOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.  
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2014–BT–STD-0005, by email (ConventionalCookingProducts2014STD0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register correction notice pertaining to test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers. On June 1, 2022 DOE published a final rule amending DOE’s clothes washer test procedures. This document corrects formatting and typographical errors and omissions in the regulatory text of that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This notice will be effective December 23, 2022
• Find product information for Commercial Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register correction notice pertaining to test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers. On June 1, 2022 DOE published a final rule amending DOE’s clothes washer test procedures. This document corrects formatting and typographical errors and omissions in the regulatory text of that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This notice will be effective December 23, 2022
• Find product information for Residential Clothes Washers and including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for commercial warm air furnaces (CWAFs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including CWAFs. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically review standards to determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant additional energy savings. In the case of CWAFs, DOE has determined that it lacks clear and convincing evidence that amended energy conservation standards would be economically justified. As such, in this final determination, DOE has determined not to amend the energy conservation standards for CWAFs.

• This Final Determination will be effective January 23, 2023
• Find product information for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for general service lamps (GSLs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), directs DOE to initiate two rulemaking cycles for GSLs that, among other requirements, determine whether standards in effect for GSLs should be amended. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more-stringent, standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this NOPR, DOE proposes amended standards for GSLs pursuant to its statutory authority in EPCA, and also announces a webinar to receive comments on its proposal and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 75 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.  
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT- STD-0022, by email (GSL2022STD0022@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, February, 1, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for General Service Lamps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule amending its test procedures for air-cooled, three-phase, small commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) and air-cooled, three-phase, variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h to incorporate by reference the latest version of the relevant industry test standard. DOE adopts the seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 (SEER2) and heating seasonal performance factor 2 (HSPF2) metrics specified by that industry test standard in the DOE test procedures for the three-phase equipment that is the subject of this final rule. Additionally, DOE amends certain provisions for representations and enforcement for this equipment to harmonize with single-phase products.

• The effective date of this rule is January 17, 2023.
• The final rule changes will be mandatory for product testing starting December 11, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register January 17, 2023. 
• Find product information for Air-Cooled Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final determination pertaining to energy conservation standards for commercial warm air furnaces (CWAFs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including CWAFs. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically review standards to determine whether more-stringent, amended standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant additional energy savings. In the case of CWAFs, DOE has determined that it lacks clear and convincing evidence that amended energy conservation standards would be economically justified. As such, in this final determination, DOE has determined not to amend the energy conservation standards for CWAFs.

• This Final Determination will be effective once the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

Find product information for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice amending the current test procedures for dishwashers, adopting a new test procedure appendix, incorporating by reference Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) standards—AHAM DW–1–2020 and DW–2–2020—and applying certain provisions of the industry standards to the test procedures appendices. The amendments to the current appendix establish requirements for water hardness, relative humidity, and loading pattern; update requirements for ambient temperature, detergent dosage, and standby power measurement; and include testing approaches from published dishwasher waivers. The new test procedure appendix additionally includes provisions for a minimum cleaning index threshold to validate the selected test cycle and updated annual number of cycles and low-power mode hours for the calculation of annual energy consumption.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• The amendments to appendix C1 will be mandatory for product testing starting 180 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date. Manufacturers will be required to use the amended test procedure at appendix C1 until the compliance date of any final rule establishing amended energy conservation standards based on the newly established test procedure at appendix C2. At such time, manufacturers will be required to begin using the newly established test procedure at appendix C2.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

• Find product information for Dishwashers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register correction notice pertaining to test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers. On June 1, 2022 DOE published a final rule amending DOE’s clothes washer test procedures. This document corrects formatting and typographical errors and omissions in the regulatory text of that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This notice will be effective once the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Residential Clothes Washers and Commercial Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register correction notice pertaining to test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers. On June 1, 2022 DOE published a final rule amending DOE’s clothes washer test procedures. This document corrects formatting and typographical errors and omissions in the regulatory text of that final rule. Neither the errors and omissions nor the corrections in this document affect the substance of the rulemaking or any conclusions reached in support of the final rule.

• This notice will be effective once the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Residential Clothes Washers and Commercial Clothes Washers including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice proposing to amend its test procedure for uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) to consider the latest revision of the industry standard that is incorporated by reference and to provide an optional test method for measuring power consumption of a UPS at no-load conditions. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.  
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2022–BT–TP–0005, by email (UPS2022TP0005@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Uninterruptible Power Supplies including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

On December 12, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $40 million funding opportunity for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. As part of this funding opportunity, the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) expect to provide approximately $4 million in Phase I proof of concept grants. The SBIR and STTR programs have helped thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs develop the cutting-edge technologies required to accelerate our transition to a clean energy future.

Through the SBIR and STTR programs, AMMTO and IEDO provide non-dilutive funding to small business research and development projects that improve energy efficiency and material productivity and drive economy-wide decarbonization and competitiveness for American manufacturers.

The AMMTO and IEDO-funded SBIR/STTR Phase I topics include:

• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies: An AMMTO-funded topic focused on developing the next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies to support a clean, decarbonized economy, including the following subtopics:
  • Power Electronics for Energy Efficient Electrification
  • Chemistry-level Electrode Quality Control (QC) for Battery Manufacturing
  • Other Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies: In addition to the specific subtopics listed above, AMMTO invites grant applications in relevant areas that enable next generation materials and manufacturing processes as well as secure and sustainable materials. 
• Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Recycling: A joint topic among AMMTO, IEDO, and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office to develop innovative manufacturing of clean energy technologies, advance novel recycling processes for critical materials, and facilitate wide-spread adoption of hydrogen production and use. Subtopics include:
  • Efficient and Sustainable Recovery and Reuse of Materials from Manufacturing Scrap in Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers
  • Reducing Hazardous Substances in Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Recycling
• Decarbonization of Agriculture, Buildings, Transport, Industry and their Communities: A joint topic among AMMTO, IEDO, and four other DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) technology offices to drastically reduce carbon emissions across the U.S. economy with a special emphasis on communities. Subtopics include:
  • Agricultural Decarbonization (including agricultural power decarbonization)
  • Buildings Decarbonization (including HVAC direct air capture technologies)
  • Transportation Decarbonization (including low carbon biofuels and energy efficient mobility systems)
  • Industrial Decarbonization (including conductive materials, heat pumps and biomanufacturing)
• Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization: An IEDO-funded topic focused on activities that address decarbonization in energy- and emissions-intensive industries and cross-sector industrial emissions technologies. Subtopics include:
  • Sustainable Chemistry: Mitigation of Hazardous Chemicals in Manufacturing Processes
  • Enhanced Waste Heat Recovery through Highly Efficient Heat Exchangers
  • Other Industrial Decarbonization: Additionally, IEDO seeks other proposals related to industrial decarbonization, especially those aligned with the priorities in the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap.

Letters of intent are due January 3, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. ET. For more information on the DOE SBIR and STTR programs visit the Office of Science SBIR website, view the archived topics webinar, or attend an informational webinar on December 16.

The SBIR and STTR programs were created by Congress to leverage small businesses to advance innovation at federal agencies.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR); notification of proposed determination (NOPD) pertaining to energy conservation standards for single package vertical air conditioners (SPVACs) and single package vertical heat pumps (SPVHPs), collectively referred to as single package vertical units (SPVUs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including SPVUs. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically review standards. In this NOPR; NOPD, DOE proposes to amend the current standards for SPVUs such that the existing standard levels would be based on a new cooling efficiency metric of Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) for SPVACs and SPVHPs, and the current heating efficiency metric of Coefficient of Performance (COP) for SPVHPs (but without any increase in stringency), In addition, DOE has initially determined that more-stringent standards for SPVUs would not be economically justified and would not result in a significant conservation of energy. DOE also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR; NOPD until February 6, 2023. 
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2019–BT–STD-0033, by email (SPVU2019STD@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, January, 9th, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Single Package Vertical Units including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register final rule amending its test procedures for single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps (SPVUs). DOE is incorporating by reference the most recent version of the relevant industry test standard, AHRI 390-2021, and amending certain provisions for representations for SPVUs. DOE is also establishing definitions for “single-phase single package vertical air conditioners with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h” and for “single-phase single package vertical heat pumps with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h” to distinguish such equipment from certain residential central air conditioners and heat pumps.

• The effective date of this rule is January 6, 2023.
• The final rule changes will be mandatory for product testing starting December 4, 2023.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register January 6, 2023.
• Find product information for Single Package Vertical Units including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing energy conservation standards for circulator pumps, and also announcing a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until February 6, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2016-BT-STD- 0004, by email (circpumps2016std0004@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines

Find product information for Circulator Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of the preliminary analysis it has conducted for purposes of evaluating the need for amended energy conservation standards for non-weatherized oil-fired furnaces (NWOFs), mobile home oil-fired furnaces (MHOFs), weatherized gas furnaces (WGFs), weatherized oil-fired furnaces (WOFs), and electric furnaces (EFs). The analysis is set forth in the Department’s accompanying preliminary technical support document (TSD) for this rulemaking. DOE will hold a public meeting via webinar to discuss and receive comment on the preliminary analysis. The meeting will cover the analytical framework, models, and tools used to evaluate potential standards; the results of preliminary analyses performed by DOE; the potential standard levels derived from these analyses (if DOE determines that proposed amendments are necessary); and other relevant issues. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects.  

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this notice until January 30, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2021-BT-STD-0031, by email (OEWGFurnaces2021STD0031@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Click here to view the TSD.
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, December 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Consumer Furnaces including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice proposing to amend the test procedures for dedicated-purpose pool pumps (DPPPs) to incorporate by reference the latest version of the relevant industry standards, to codify DOE’s current enforcement policy regarding the scope of the DPPP test procedure pertaining to DPPPs that cannot be appropriately tested by the current DOE test procedure, to align DOE’s DPPP definitions with DOE’s corresponding DPPP motor definitions, and to remove an obsolete DOE DPPP test procedure appendix. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this notice until January 31, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT-TP- 0003, by email (DPPP2022tp0003@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice pertaining to energy conservation standards for ceiling fans. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products, including ceiling fans. The Energy Act of 2020 amended the standards for large-diameter ceiling fans (LDCFs). DOE codified these efficiency requirements in a final rule published May 27, 2021. When DOE published the final rule codifying the standards for LDCFs in 2021, DOE’s test procedure for LDCFs was applicable only to those ceiling fans with a diameter less than or equal to 24 feet. As a result, DOE could not implement the full scope of LDCF standards set forth in the Energy Act of 2020. In order to remedy this situation, DOE has removed this limit on ceiling fan diameter in the most recent test procedure rulemaking for ceiling fans. As such, DOE is now able to implement in this final rule the full scope of standards for LDCFs set forth in the Energy Act of 2020.

• The effective date of this rule is November 28, 2022.
• Find product information for Ceiling Fans including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice announcing two additional open meetings of the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) working group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register.

• DOE will hold a webinar on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for Day 1.
• Click here to register for Day 2. 

• Foreign Nationals participating via webinar are subject to advance security screening procedures. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule amending its test procedures for air-cooled, three-phase, small commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) and air-cooled, three-phase, variable refrigerant flow air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 65,000 Btu/h to incorporate by reference the latest version of the relevant industry test standard. DOE adopts the seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 (SEER2) and heating seasonal performance factor 2 (HSPF2) metrics specified by that industry test standard in the DOE test procedures for the three-phase equipment that is the subject of this final rule. Additionally, DOE amends certain provisions for representations and enforcement for this equipment to harmonize with single-phase products.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The final rule changes will be mandatory for product testing starting 360 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Air-Cooled Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR); notification of proposed determination (NOPD) pertaining to energy conservation standards for single package vertical air conditioners (SPVACs) and single package vertical heat pumps (SPVHPs), collectively referred to as single package vertical units (SPVUs). The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including SPVUs. EPCA also requires DOE to periodically review standards. In this NOPR; NOPD, DOE proposes to amend the current standards for SPVUs such that the existing standard levels would be based on a new cooling efficiency metric of Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) for SPVACs and SPVHPs, and the current heating efficiency metric of Coefficient of Performance (COP) for SPVHPs (but without any increase in stringency), In addition, DOE has initially determined that more-stringent standards for SPVUs would not be economically justified and would not result in a significant conservation of energy. DOE also announces a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR; NOPD until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.  
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2019–BT–STD-0033, by email (SPVU2019STD@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, January, 9th, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Single Package Vertical Units including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice announcing the availability of the preliminary analysis it has conducted for purposes of evaluating the need for amended energy conservation standards for non-weatherized oil-fired furnaces (NWOFs), mobile home oil-fired furnaces (MHOFs), weatherized gas furnaces (WGFs), weatherized oil-fired furnaces (WOFs), and electric furnaces (EFs). The analysis is set forth in the Department’s accompanying preliminary technical support document (TSD) for this rulemaking. DOE will hold a public meeting via webinar to discuss and receive comment on the preliminary analysis. The meeting will cover the analytical framework, models, and tools used to evaluate potential standards; the results of preliminary analyses performed by DOE; the potential standard levels derived from these analyses (if DOE determines that proposed amendments are necessary); and other relevant issues. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects.  

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this notice until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2021-BT-STD-0031, by email (OEWGFurnaces2021STD0031@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Click here to view the TSD.
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, December 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Consumer Furnaces including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing energy conservation standards for circulator pumps, and also announcing a public meeting to receive comment on these proposed standards and associated analyses and results.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the closing date of the comment period.  
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2016-BT-STD- 0004, by email (circpumps2016std0004@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Circulator Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice pertaining to energy conservation standards for ceiling fans. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), prescribes standards for various consumer products, including ceiling fans. The Energy Act of 2020 amended the standards for large-diameter ceiling fans (LDCFs). DOE codified these efficiency requirements in a final rule published May 27, 2021. When DOE published the final rule codifying the standards for LDCFs in 2021, DOE’s test procedure for LDCFs was applicable only to those ceiling fans with a diameter less than or equal to 24 feet. As a result, DOE could not implement the full scope of LDCF standards set forth in the Energy Act of 2020. In order to remedy this situation, DOE has removed this limit on ceiling fan diameter in the most recent test procedure rulemaking for ceiling fans. As such, DOE is now able to implement in this final rule the full scope of standards for LDCFs set forth in the Energy Act of 2020.

• This notice will be effective once the notice has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.

Find product information for Ceiling Fans including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register final rule amending its test procedures for single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps (SPVUs). DOE is incorporating by reference the most recent version of the relevant industry test standard, AHRI 390-2021, and amending certain provisions for representations for SPVUs. DOE is also establishing definitions for “single-phase single package vertical air conditioners with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h” and for “single-phase single package vertical heat pumps with cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h” to distinguish such equipment from certain residential central air conditioners and heat pumps.

• The effective date of this rule is 30 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The final rule changes will be mandatory for product testing starting 360 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register 30 days after the Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. DOE will send a follow-up e-mail once the notice publishes to announce the effective date.
• Find product information for Single Package Vertical Units including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of data availability (NODA), publishing data and certain preliminary analytical results related to DOE’s evaluation of potential energy conservation standards for portable electric spas (PESs). DOE requests comments, data, and information regarding the data and analysis.

• DOE will accept comments and information regarding this NODA until January 17, 2023.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2022–BT– STD-0025, by email (PortableElecSpas2022STD0025@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• Find product information for Portable Electric Spas including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice proposing to establish definitions, a test procedure, and sampling requirements for portable electric spas. Currently, portable electric spas are not subject to DOE test procedures or energy conservation standards.  The proposed test method references the relevant industry test standard. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposals within the notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR).  

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until December 19, 2022.
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE-2022-BT-TP-0024, by email (PortableElecSpas2022TP0024@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Portable Electric Spas including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.

This is part of an effort by DOE to notify all interested persons of recently issued Federal Register notices and other significant program developments under the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register n