U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Building Technologies Office – Appliance & Equipment Standards

2007 Energy Conservation Standards Rulemaking for Distribution Transformers

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975 established an energy conservation program for major household appliances. The National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978 amended EPCA to add Part C of Title III, which established an energy conservation program for certain industrial equipment. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 amended EPCA to add certain commercial equipment, including distribution transformers.

In this rulemaking, DOE considered energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. Regulations that cover test procedures, energy conservation standards, and compliance and enforcement for distribution transformers appear under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 431, subpart K.

Energy Conservation Standard

Final Rule

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Framework Document

September 28, 2006, email message to all Distribution Transformer stakeholders

Determination Analysis

 Notice and Supporting Documentation

Public Meetings and Meeting Materials

Contact Information

James Raba
Project Manager
(202) 586-8654