HVACR Energy Efficiency Regulations are heating up: Upcoming DOE direct final rule changes, What they mean to you and what to do about it
The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued 10 Direct Final Rules, with dozens more expected over the next several years with an impact to the HVACR industry. What are these changes, What are the implications for your HVACR product development process, and How can manufacturers keep up?
Regulations impact product scope and categories, Energy Efficiency levels, testing processes, and more. Direct Final Rules for HVACR test procedures, energy conversation standard changes and new certification requirements are discussed. Other topics impacting the industry are also highlighted, such as regulation of components, commercial HVAC metrics changing to IEER (9/30/14 Notice of Proposed Rule), and walk-in refrigeration regulation.
Knowledge Center
Flammable Refrigerants Testing: Refrigerant Detection Systems
ETL Certification Mark: HVAC/R Compliance to National Standards
HVAC Consulting Services with Intertek Assurance
UL 60335-2-40 Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems
Safety Certification Effective Dates for HVAC/R Equipment
Cybersecurity Certification for HVAC/R Equipment
Transitioning HVACR Equipment to UL/CSA 60335-2-40: Webinar | White Paper
EPA SNAP Rules and Certifying Appliances with Alternative Refrigerants
Guide to Flammable Refrigerant Mitigation
Scope of Intertek’s HVAC/R Capabilities | Poster
For more expert papers, recordings, and presentations, visit our HVACR Resources hub.
