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

Building Technologies Office – Appliance & Equipment Standards

Small Electric Motors Preliminary Technical Support Document

This page presents the chapters, reports, and appendices from the preliminary technical support document, which provides the analyses and results supporting the notice of public meeting and data availability for small electric motors.

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• Title Page
• List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
• Executive Summary

Chapters

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Analytical Framework
• Chapter 3: Market and Technology Assessment
• Chapter 4: Screening Analysis
• Chapter 5: Engineering Analysis
• Chapter 6: Energy Use Characterization
• Chapter 7: Markups for Equipment Price Determination
• Chapter 8: Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Analysis
• Chapter 9: Shipments Analysis
• Chapter 10: National Impact Analysis
• Chapter 11: Life-Cycle Cost Sub-Group Analysis
• Chapter 12: Manufacturer Impact Analysis
• Chapter 13: Utility Impact Analysis
• Chapter 14: Employment Impact Analysis

Reports

• Environmental Assessment
• Regulatory Impact Analysis

Appendices

• Appendix 5A: Construction and Performance Specifications of Small Electric Motors Designed for the Engineering Analysis
• Appendix 8A: User Instruction for Life-Cycle Cost Spreadsheet
• Appendix 10A: User Instruction for National Impact Analysis Spreadsheet
• Appendix 12A: Small Motors Manufacturers' Interview Guide
• Appendix 12B: Addendum to Manufacturer Interview Guide
• Appendix 12C: National Shipments Estimates for Small Electric Motors