DOE Delays Energy Conservation Rules on HVAC, Water Heaters, Walk-In Freezers and Coolers
The Energy Department is delaying the effective date of final rules that would amend the energy conservation standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps, gas-fired instantaneous water heaters (see 2412230039) and walk-in coolers and freezers (see 2412200039), it said in notices released March 19. The new effective date for all three rules is May 20.
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The rules had been set to take effect March 21. The agency said it's still considering the comments it received on the final rules.