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The Department of Energy decided to not enforce the regional efficiency standards ruling pending a settlement. In the Northern region, gas furnaces wouldâve had to meet a minimum 90 percent AFUE.

Contractors Applaud DOE Decision on Regional Standards

The DOE Will Not Enforce Standards While Settlement Agreement Still Pending

May 6, 2013

While contractors are admittedly embracing this temporary sense of certainty, they’re still left with more questions than answers.

DOE Recognizes EGS Project for Supplying Grid

Project Provides Additional 1.7 MW of Electrical Power to Grid

May 6, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the nation’s first commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) project to supply electricity to the grid.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its rulemaking framework document on energy conservation standards for commercial and industrial fans and blowers.

DOE Proposes Fan and Blower Standards

Rulemaking Framework Comments Accepted Until June 3

Jen Anesi

April 29, 2013

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While some industry leaders and organizations are cooperating with the DOE to develop the standards, others claim fan and blower regulation is unnecessary, redundant, and could negatively impact the industry.

April 22, 2013: First Meeting of Commercial HVACR, Water Heating Group Scheduled

April 22, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the first meeting of the newly formed Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Water Heating, and Refrigeration Certification Working Group will be held on April 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Regional Standards Timeline

April 22, 2013

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A chronological list of events involving the regional standards rulemaking process and subsequent lawsuit.

An Open and Closed Case – An Introduction

April 22, 2013

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This is the first of a five-part series providing a guide for retrofitting open refrigerated display cases with doors. It comes from a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) publication. This part provides an introduction and background on the topic.

The DOE has begun the process of developing efficiency standards for clean-water commercial and industrial pumps.

DOE Considering Pump Efficiency Standards

The Department of Energy Is Seeking Industry Input Until May 2

Jen Anesi

April 22, 2013

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For the first time, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering creating minimum efficiency standards for clean-water commercial and industrial pumps — and they’re calling on industry leaders, manufacturers, industry associations, and other organizations for input.

Survey Shows Residential HVAC Energy Consumption Dips Below 50 Percent

April 15, 2013

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For decades, space heating and cooling has accounted for more than half of all residential energy consumption across the U.S. — until now.

March 27, 2013: DOE Announces Winners of Student Competition to Promote Energy Efficient Buildings

March 27, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners of the second annual Better Buildings Case Competition, which challenges university teams to develop and present real-world business and technical solutions to cut energy waste and improve the efficiency of commercial buildings.

March 27, 2013: Webcast to Discuss Role of CHP in Creating a Resilient Energy Infrastructure

March 27, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will present a live webcast titled “CHP: Enabling Resilient Energy Infrastructure” on Wednesday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.