Small, Large, and Very Large Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
As defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps are air-cooled, water-cooled, evaporatively-cooled, or water source unitary air conditioners and heat pumps that are used for space conditioning of commercial and industrial buildings. 10 CFR 431.92. Manufacturers have been required to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps since 1992.
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Standards
DOE has published a Federal Register notice of correction pertaining to energy conservation standards for small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps. 81 FR 53907 (August 15, 2016).
DOE has published a Federal Register notice detailing the effective date and compliance dates for DOE's direct final rule (DFR) pertaining to energy conservation standards for small, large, and very large air-cooled commercial package air conditioning, heating equipment, and commercial warm air furnaces. 81 FR 32628 (May 24, 2016).
DOE published a final rule prescribing new energy conservation standards for small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps. 81 FR 2420 (January 15, 2016)
In addition, as required by law when issuing a direct final rule, DOE has also published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR). DOE is proposing to amend the energy conservation standards for both small, large, and very large air-cooled commercial package air conditioning, heating equipment, and commercial warm air furnaces identical to those set forth in a direct final rule published elsewhere in this Federal Register. 81 FR 2111 (January 15, 2016)
The small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps energy conservation standard rulemaking docket EERE-2013-BT-STD-0007 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
Test Procedure
DOE has published a Federal Register notice of final rule regarding test procedures for small, large, and very large air-cooled commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment 80 FR 79655 (December 23, 2015).
The small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps test procedure rulemaking docket EERE-2015-BT-TP-0015 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
Small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps 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 small, large, and very large commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps 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 430.27.
Exceptions
DOE's Office of Hearings and Appeals has not authorized exception relief for Small, Large, and Very Large Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.
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 430, subpart D.
Small Business Exemptions
Any manufacturer of a covered product with annual gross revenues that do not exceed $8,000,000 from all its operations and meets certain other conditions may apply for an exemption to the energy conservation standard. For details, see 10 CFR part 430, subpart E.
ENERGY STAR®
DOE supports the testing and verification of ENERGY STAR® products in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Find tips and guidance for making your home, workplace, or vehicle more energy efficient visit EnergySavers.gov.
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