Computer Room Air Conditioners
As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), “computer room air conditioners” means all units manufactured by one manufacturer within a single equipment class, having the same primary energy source (e.g., electric or gas), and which have the same or comparably performing compressor(s), heat exchangers, and air moving system(s) that have a common “nominal” cooling capacity. 10 CFR 431.92 Manufacturers have been required to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for computer room air conditioners since 2012.
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DOE undertook a rulemaking process that concluded with a final rule in May 2012 pertaining to energy conservation standards for computer room air conditioners. The rulemaking docket EERE-2011-BT-STD-0029 for energy conservation standard and test procedures for certain commercial heating, air conditioners, and water heating equipment (including computer room air conditioners) contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
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DOE undertook a rulemaking process that concluded with a final rule in May 2012 pertaining to test procedures for computer room air conditioners. The rulemaking docket EERE-2011-BT-STD-0029 for energy conservation standard and test procedures for certain commercial heating, air conditioners, and water heating equipment (including computer room air conditioners) contains all notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting documents pertaining to this rulemaking.
Public Meeting Information
There is no public meeting scheduled at this time.
Submitting Public Comments
Current Standard
Computer room air conditioners manufactured and distributed in commerce, as defined by 42 U.S.C. 6291(16), must meet the energy conservation standards specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR 431.97.
To determine that computer room air conditioners that are currently manufactured or distributed into commerce are in compliance with DOE standards, manufacturers must follow the test procedure methods specified at 10 CFR 431.96.
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Compliance
DOE has established regulations on certification, compliance, and enforcement in the CFR at 10 CFR Part 429. These regulations cover statistical sampling plans, certified ratings, certification reports, record retention, and enforcement. More information on these regulations is available here.
Waivers
For information on current test procedure waivers, see DOE’s Waivers webpage.
For information about obtaining test procedure waivers,see 10 CFR part 431, subpart V.
Exceptions
DOE's Office of Hearings and Appeals has not authorized exception relief for computer room air conditioners.
For information about obtaining exception relief, see 10 CFR part 1003.
Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
For information on further guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on all covered products, see DOE’s Further Guidance database.
State Exemptions to Federal Pre-emption
DOE has not exempted any state from this energy conservation standard. States may petition DOE to exempt a state regulation from preemption by the Federal energy conservation standard. States may also petition DOE to withdraw such exemptions. For details, see 10 CFR part 431, subpart W.
For more information related to this product, please email:
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