EEREFinal Rule
2025-03-20 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Final rule; further delay of effective date
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Summary
The federal government has delayed when new testing methods for air conditioners and heat pumps will take effect. These updated tests are meant to more accurately measure how efficiently these cooling and heating systems use energy, which could eventually affect what products are available and their prices for consumers.
Key Points
- 1New testing procedures for measuring the energy efficiency of central air conditioners and heat pumps have been postponed and will not start immediately
- 2These updated tests are designed to better reflect real-world conditions and give consumers more accurate information about how much energy these systems actually use
- 3The delay gives manufacturers more time to prepare their products and testing facilities to comply with the new standards
- 4The regulation affects appliance makers and the HVAC industry, but will eventually impact homeowners shopping for heating and cooling systems
- 5This is a technical update to how the government tests these products, not a change to minimum efficiency requirements
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer of air conditioners and heat pumps, this delay gives you additional time before you must comply with new energy testing procedures, postponing potential product redesigns and certification costs.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
ManufacturersHomeownersConsumers
Key Dates
Published
March 20, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
10 CFR Part 430
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EERE-2022-BT-TP-0028)
EEREEnergy
2025-09-09 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Final rule
EEREEnergy
2025-05-29 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment
EEREEnergy
2025-05-20 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Final rule; further delay of effective date
EEREEnergy
2025-02-05 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Final rule; delay of effective date
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