DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER STANDARDS WORKSHOP

June 30, 1998

U.S. Department of Energy

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room iE- 8E-O)q

Purpose of Workshop: The objective of the workshop is to discuss the process and analytical

methodologies to be used in a rulemaking to revise the current

energy conservation standards for central air conditioners.

Expected Outcome of Workshop: To identify the process and the tools to be used for the central air

conditioner rulemaking.

Preliminary Agenda

9:00 - 9:15 am Opening Remarks, Introductions, Agenda Review

9:15 - 9:45 am Overview of the Preliminary Central Air Conditioner Rulemaking Schedule

Review of the Rulemaking Framework: The Department will seek comment on the draft analytical

framework for the central air conditioner rulemaking.

Identification of Analytical Methods and Tools: The Department seeks input into the selection of

engineering and economic analytical tools to be used during the rulemaking (i.e., engineering, national

benefits forecast, manufacturer impact, utility impacts, etc.).

9:45 - 11:30 am Engineering Analysis/Data Collection: The Department plans to collect data for

the engineering analysis using one or more of the following methods: the energy

efficiency approach to derive a cost efficiency curve within a range, the design

option approach, and the market price (or reverse engineering) approach. The

Department will review the key issues surrounding: 1) the pros and cons of each

approach, and 2) data collection and the reporting of costs for incorporation into the

engineering analysis.

11:30 - 12 noon Costs/Prices: The Department will lead a discussion on possible approaches to

generating retail prices to be used in the consumer life-cycle-cost analysis.

"------ - 'Components include manufacturing costs, distribution and installation costs, and

markups.

12 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own).

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER STANDARDS WORKSHOP 

June 30, 1998 

U.S. Department of Energy 

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 1151.' 8€·{)~q 

Purpose of Workshop: The objective of the workshop is to discuss the process and analytical 

methodologies to be used in a rulemaking to revise the current 

energy conservation standards for central air conditioners. 

Expected Outcome of Workshop: To identify the process and the tools to be used for the central air 

conditioner rulemaking. 

Preliminary Agenda 

9:00 - 9: 15 am Opening Remarks, Introductions, Agenda Review 

9:15 - 9:45 am Overview of the Preliminary Central Air Conditioner Rulemaking Schedule 

Review of the Rulemaking framework: The Department will seek comment on the draft analytical 

framework for the central air conditioner rulemaking. 

Identification of A~alytical Methods and Tools: The Department seeks input into the selection of 

engineering and economic analytical tools to be used during the rulemaking (i.e., engineering, national 

benefits forecast, manufacturer impact, utility impacts, etc.). . 

9:45 - 11:30 am 

11:30 - 12 noon 

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Engineering Analysis/Data Collection: The Department plans to collect data for 

the engineering analysis using one or more of the following methods: the energy 

efficiency approach to derive a cost efficiency curve within a range, the design 

option approach, and the market price (or reverse engineering) approach. The 

Department will review the key issues surrounding: 1) the pros and cons of each 

approach, and 2) data collection and the reporting of costs for incorporation into the 

engineering analysis. 

CostslPrices: The Department will lead a discussion on possible approaches to 

generating retail prices to be used in the consumer life-cycle-cost analysis. 

Components include manufacturing costs, distribution and installation costs, and 

markups. 

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1:00 - 2:15 pm Life-Cycle-Cost: The Department plans to demonstrate a new life-cycle-cost spreadsheet model which can account for variability of key criteria, such as utility rates and climate, and the effects of these variations on different consumers.

2:15 - 2:45 pm Energy Savings Forecasts: The Department will present an example of energy savings forecasting results using a simple spreadsheet to show how the growth in

efficiency can be accounted for over time.

2:45 - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 - 3:30 pm Refrigerant and Other Engineering Issues: The refrigerant used in air

conditioners will be banned by the EPA in 2010. The Department will lead a

discussion on the effects of this ban on the timing of the revision to central air

conditioner standards.

3:30 - 4:00 pm Next Steps: Issues to be resolved, stakeholders concerns, and any follow-up workshops.

Closing Remarks - Adjournment

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1:00 - 2:15 pm 

2: 15 - 2:45 pm 

2:45 - 3:00 pm 

3:00 - 3:30 pm 

3:30 - 4:00 pm 

Life-Cycle-Cost: The Department plans to demonstrate a new life-cycle-cost 

spreadsheet model which can account for variability of key criteria, such as utility 

rates and climate, and the effects of these variations on different consumers. 

Energy Savings Forecasts: The Department will present an example of energy 

savings forecasting results using a simple spreadsheet to show how the growth in 

efficiency can be accounted for over time. 

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Refrigerant and Other Engineering Issues: The refrigerant used in air 

conditioners will be banned by the EPA in 2010, The Department will lead a 

discussion on the effects of this ban on the timing of the revision to central air 

conditioner standards, 

Next Steps: Issues to be resolved, stakeh(j'lders concerns, and any follow-up 

workshops. 

Closing Remarks - Adjournment 
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06/30/98

PROCEEDINGS

Good morning, I am Ed Pollock, Team Leader for the residential central air

conditioner and heat pump standards rulemaking team in the Office of Codes and

Standards. The following people are also on the team: Mike Raymond and Carl Adams,

from the Office of Cod ;s and Standards; Eugene Margolis from General Counsel; and

Mark Friedrichs from the Office of Policy and International Affairs. On behalf of the

Department of Energy, I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to participate in

this first public workshop dealing with standards for these products.

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the process and analytical tools to be

utilized throughout the central air conditioner/heat pump standards rulemaking process.

We plan to provide a more detailed understanding of the process and analytical tools to be

utilized and receive comments prior to proceeding with data collection and analyses.

Today's workshop will focus on the process and analytical tools needed for the

engineering/life cycle cost analysis which will part of the ANOPR. A workshop is planned

for April 1999 to discuss the results of the engineering/life cycle cost analysis prior to

publication of the ANOPR.

A public notice of this workshop today was published in the Federal Register on

May 29, 1998. As the first step in this standards rulemaking process, the Department has

prepared a draft Framework Document. The Framework Document outlines the analytical

steps required to determine the appropriate revised standards level and highlights issues

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06/30/98 

PROCEEDINGS 

Good morning, I am Ed Pollock, Team Leader for the residential central air 

conditioner and heat pump standards rulemaking team in the Office of Codes and 

Standards. The following people are also on the team: Mike Raymond and Carl Adams, 

from the Office of Cod ~5 and Standards; Eugene Margolis from General Counsel; and 

Mark Friedrichs from tt.e Oftice of Policy and International Affairs. On behalf of the 

Department of Energy, I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to participate in 

this first public workshop dealing with standards for these products. 

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the process and analytical tools to be 

utilized throughout the central air conditionerlheat pump standards rulemaking process. 

We plan to provide a more detailed understanding of the process and analytical tools to be 

utilized and receive comments prior to proceeding with data collection and analyses. 

Today's workshop will focus on the process and analytical tools needed for the 

engineeringllife cycle cost analysis which will part of the ANOPR. A workshop is planned 

for April 1999 to discuss the results of the engineeringllife cycle cost analysis prior to 

publication of the ANOPR. 

A public notice of this workshop today was published in the Federal Register on 

May 29, 1998. As the first step in this standards rulemaking process, the Department has 

prepared a draft Framework Document. The Framework Document outlines the analytical 

steps required to determine the appropriate revised standards level and highlights issues 

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addressed in written comments. All comments and data submitted will be considered

before DOE publishes the supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

All written comments and data submissions will be available for public inspection

at the DOE Freedom of Information Reading Room. Phone number (202) 586-6020.

Written comments should be addressed to the Department of Energy as noted in the

Federal Register notice for today's workshop. In order to be considered before DOE

begins making visits to the manufacturers and collecting data, written comments must be

received before July 31, 1998.

Ten copies of the comments or data are requested. In addition, the Department

would appreciate an electronic copy of the comments or data. The Department is using

WordPerfect 6.1. No faxed comments will be accepted.

Any persons submitting information which he or she believes to be confidential and

exempt by law from public disclosure should submit one complete copy and ten copies

from which information claimed to be confidential has been deleted.

In accordance with the procedures established at 10 CFR 1004.11, the Department

of Energy shall make its own determinations as to whether the information shall be exempt

from public disclosure.

In keeping with the regulations of these facilities, there is no smoking allowed in

this room or building. The restrooms are down the hall to your left and right. Phones are

located in the main lobby area. Again, we appreciate the time and effort you have taken in

preparing for this workshop, and are pleased to receive your comments and opinions.

I would like to reiterate, the purpose of the workshop is to consider stakeholder

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addressed in written comments. AJ] comments and data submitted will be considered 

before DOE publishes the supp]emental advance notice of proposed ru]emaking. 

Al] written comments and data submissions will be available for public inspection 

at the DOE Freedom ofInformation Reading Room. Phone number (202) 586-6020. 

Written comments should be addressed to the Department of Energy as noted in the 

Federal Register notice for today's workshop. In order to be considered before DOE 

begins making visits to the manufacturers and collecting data, written comments must be 

received before July 31, 1998. 

Ten copies of the comments or data are requested. In addition, the Department 

would appreciate an electronic copy of the comments or data. The Department is using 

WordPerfect 6.1. No faxed comments wiil be accepted. 

Any persons submitting information which he or she believes to be confidential and 

exempt by law from public disclosure should submit one complete copy and ten copies 

from which information claimed to be confidential has been deleted. 

In accordance with the procedures established at 10 CFR 1004. II, the Department 

of Energy shall make its own determinations as to whether the infonnation shall be exempt 

from public disclosure. 

In keeping with the regulations of these facilities, there is no smoking allowed in 

this room or building. The restrooms are down the hall to you~ left and right. Phones are 

located in the main lobby area. Again, we appreciate the time and effort you have taken in 

preparing for this workshop, and are pleased to receive your comments and opinions. 

I would like to reiterate, the purpose of the workshop is to consider stakeholder 

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The focus of this workshop is for the Department to listen to comments pertaining

to the process and analytical tools to be used.

We will begin with introductions, then discuss the agenda and expand on the

agenda if necessary to provide everyone with an opportunity to discuss their issues. DOE

topics will remain on the agenda as lead presentations in their respective areas.

Well take an hour lunch break at a convenient time near 12 noon. Lunch will be

on your own. There is a snack bar on the ground floor almost directly below us. There is

the DOE cafeteria on the second floor of the west building, and a number of restaurants in

the underground mall at L'Enfant Plaza up the street.

It will reduce interruptions if everyone who wants to speak waits to be recognized.

Please remember to speak into the microphones, especially those in the audience, and state

your name and your company name each time before you speak to assist the court

reporter.

Side conversations should be kept to a minimum to avoid interrupting the

presenter. Since this room is a little crowded today, I am going to ask you to move to the

lobby area outside of this room or to the hall if a lengthy private discussion is needed.

It may be necessary to cut off debate on some topics to maintain the schedule.

There will be time at the end of the workshop for additional discussion of significant

issues. I encourage all persons present to participate as much as possible so that the

Department may get a full spectrum of opinion on these topics.

This workshop is scheduled to end by 4 p.m., or sooner if all items have been

completely discussed. However, I don't think that will be the case today; we have a pretty

full agenda. Topics which have not been completely discussed by 4 p.m. can be

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The focus of this workshop is for the Department to listen to comments pertaining 

to the process and analytical tools to be used. 

We will begin with introductions, then discuss the agenda and expand on the 

agenda if necessary to provide everyone with an opportunity to discuss their issues. DOE 

topics will remain on the agenda as lead presentations in their respective areas. 

We11 take an hour lunch break at a convenient time near 12 noon. Lunch will be 

on your own. There is a snack bar on the grounri floor almost directly below us. There is 

the DOE cafeteria on the second floor of the west building, and a number of restaurants in 

the underground mall at L'Enfant Plaza up the strct~t. 

It will reduce interruptions if everyone who wants to speak waits to be recognized. 

Please remember to speak into the microphones, espec.ially those in the audience, and' state 

your name and your company name each time before you speak to assist the court 

reporter. 

Side conversations should be kept to a minimum to avoid interrupting the 

presenter. Since this room is a little crowded today, I am going to ask you to move to the 

lobby area outside of this room or to the hall if a lengthy private discussion is needed .. 

It may be necessary to cut off debate on some topics to maintain the schedule. 

There will be time at the end of the workshop for additional discussion of significant 

issues. I encourage all persons present to participate as much as possible so that the 

Department may get a full spectrum of opinion on these topics. 

This workshop is scheduled to end by 4 p.m., or sooner ifall items have been 

completely discussed. However, I don't think that will be the case today; we have a pretty 

full agenda. Topics which have not been completely discussed by 4 p.m. can be 

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relating to this particular rulemaking that have been identified to date. The Department

sent copies of this document to those people on our mailing list who had indicated an

interest in this rulemaking and to those who requested it in response to the Federal

Register notice for this meeting. Copies of the draft Framework Document and the slides

from today's presentations are available at the table in the lobby to this conference room

(See Brenda). Anyone attending today's workshop or anyone who submits written

comments will be added to our mailing list for future mailings. In addition, materials

relating to this rulemaking will be posted on our Web site which can be found at

WWW.EREN.DOE. GOV/BUILDINGS/CODESSTANDARD1S.

The comments received here today and those submitted during the written

comment period will assist the Department in developing the supplemental advance notice

of proposed rulemaking planned for July 1999.

The following are procedural items which most of you are aware of:

I will be the presiding officer for this workshop. Doug Brookman will be

facilitating the workshop and will be setting the guidelines for conducting the workshop

and providing other pertinent information.

In approximately two weeks, a complete copy of the transcript will be available for

inspection and copying at the Department of Energy's Freedom of Information reading

room, located in Room IE-190. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of the transcript may

make arrangements with the court reporter.

To provide the Department with as much pertinent information and as many views

as can be reasonably obtained, and to enable interested persons to express their views, the

workshop will be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:

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relating to this particular rulemaking that have been identified to date. The Department 

sent copies of this document to those people on our mailing list who had indicated an 

interest in this rulemaking and to those who requested it in response to the Federal 

Register notice for this meeting. Copies of the draft Framework Document and the slides 

from today's presentations are available at the table in the lobby to this conference room 

(See Brenda). Anyone attending today's workshop or anyone who submits written 

comments will be added to our mailing list for future mailings. In addition, materials 

relating to this rulemaking will be posted on our Web site which can ,e found at 

WWW.EREN.DOE.GOVIBUILDINGS/CODES_STANDARDS. 

The comments received here today and those submitted during the written 

comment period will assist the Department in developing the supplemental advance notice 

of proposed rulemaking planned for July 1999. 

The following are procedural items which most of you are aware of : 

I will be the presiding officer for this workshop. Doug Brookman will be 

facilitating the workshop and will be setting the guidelines for conducting the workshop 

and providing other pertinent information. 

In approximately two weeks, a complete copy of the transcript will be available for 

inspection and copying at the Department of Energy's Freedom ofInformation reading 

room, located in Room 1 E-190. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of the transcript may 

make arrangements with the court reporter. 

To provide the Department with as much pertinent information and as many views 

as can be reasonably obtained, and to enable interested persons to express their views, the 

workshop will be conducted in accordance with the following procedures: 
comments on the process and analytical tools to be utilized throughout the standards

rulemaking process prior to proceeding with data collection and analyses.

At this time, I would like to turn it over to Doug Brookman to begin the

introductions, and then we'll go to the agenda review.

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comments on the process and analytical tools to be utilized throughout the standards 

rulemaking process prior to proceeding with data collection and analyses. 

At this time, I would like to tum it over to Doug Brookman to begin the 

introductions, and then we'll go to the agenda review.