EEREFinal Rule
2025-03-20 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Final rule; further delay of effective date
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Summary
The federal government has delayed when new testing methods for air conditioners and heat pumps will take effect. These updated tests are meant to more accurately measure how efficiently these cooling and heating systems use energy, which could eventually affect what products are available and their prices for consumers.
Key Points
- 1New testing procedures for measuring the energy efficiency of central air conditioners and heat pumps have been postponed and will not start immediately
- 2These updated tests are designed to better reflect real-world conditions and give consumers more accurate information about how much energy these systems actually use
- 3The delay gives manufacturers more time to prepare their products and testing facilities to comply with the new standards
- 4The regulation affects appliance makers and the HVAC industry, but will eventually impact homeowners shopping for heating and cooling systems
- 5This is a technical update to how the government tests these products, not a change to minimum efficiency requirements
Key Dates
Published
March 20, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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