Commercial and Industrial Pumps
Pumps are used in agriculture, oil and gas production, water and wastewater, manufacturing, mining, and commercial building systems. Currently there are no energy conservation standards for pumps.
The Department of Energy (DOE) will conduct an analysis of the energy use, emissions, costs, and benefits associated with this equipment during the commercial and industrial pumps energy conservation standards rulemaking.
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DOE published a notice of public meeting and availability of the framework document. 78 FR 7304 (Feb. 1, 2013). For more information, please see the rulemaking page.
Standards for Commercial and Industrial Pumps
There currently are no energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial pumps.
There currently are no test procedures for commercial and industrial pumps.
Because there are no energy conservation standards or test procedures for commercial and industrial pumps, the provisions of 10 CFR part 431 and part 1003 that apply to waivers, exceptions, and state exemptions to Federal pre-emption are not relevant.
Energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial pumps are authorized by Part A–1, "Certain Industrial Equipment," of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended. (42 U.S.C. 6311–6317) Pumps are listed as covered equipment under this part. (42 U.S.C. 6311(1)(A))
DOE is currently conducting an energy conservation standards rulemaking for commercial and industrial pumps.
Helpful Links and Contact Information
Helpful Links
For software tools, training, and publications to help you make your pump system more energy efficient, visit the Advanced Manufacturing Office webpage.
To find tips and guidance for making your home, workplace, or vehicle more energy efficient, visit EnergySavers.gov.
For more information related to the regulation of this product, please email:
pumps@ee.doe.gov
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