DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Public Meeting and Request for Comment Pertaining to Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Public Meeting and Request for Comment Pertaining to Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice proposing to amend the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps that will be required for certification of compliance with applicable energy conservation standards starting January 1, 2023 to address a limited number of specific issues. DOE is seeking comment from interested parties on the proposal.

• DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this NOPR until May 23, 2022. 
• Interested persons may submit comments identified by docket number EERE–2021–BT–TP-0030, by email (CentralACHeatPumps2021TP0030@ee.doe.gov), Federal eRulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov).
• DOE will hold a webinar on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar.
• Foreign Nationals interested in participating in this webinar, must be screened by DOE Headquarters Security prior to being granted access. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
• Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines
• Find product information for Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps including current standards and test procedures, statutory authority, waivers, exceptions and contact information.