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The Parker Ranch installation in Hawaii 

Appliance and Equipment Standards 

Commercial HVAC, WH, and 

Refrigeration Certification Working 

Group- Final Votes 

Options are intended to reflect 

comments receive and 

stimulate conversation. It does 

not imply that DOE has 

preapproved any option 

presented.
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A basic model means all commercial warm air furnaces 

manufactured by one manufacturer, that have the same 

nominal input rating and the same primary energy source 

(e.g. gas or oil) and that do not have any differing physical 

or functional characteristics that affect energy efficiency. 

Vote (unanimous) 

Basic Model Definition: Commercial 

Warm Air Furnaces 
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A basic model means all commercial packaged boilers of a 

given type manufactured by one manufacturer having the 

same primary energy source (e.g. gas or oil) and that have 

essentially identical electrical, physical and functional 

characteristics that affect energy efficiency. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

Basic Model Definition: Commercial 

Packaged Boilers 
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A basic model means all water heaters of a given type 

manufactured by one manufacturer having the same 

primary energy source (e.g. gas or oil) and that have 

essentially identical electrical, physical and functional 

characteristics that affect energy efficiency. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

Basic Model Definition: Commercial 

WHs 
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A basic model means all units of commercial refrigeration 

equipment manufactured by one manufacturer, having the 

same primary energy source, and that have essentially 

identical electrical, physical, and functional characteristics 

that affect energy consumption. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

Basic Model Definition: CRE 
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• Customer Display Signs/Lights 

– Description: Some customers may wish to add additional exterior signage, outside of the 

body of the refrigerated cabinet, to units for advertising purposes. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will initiate a process to address how customer display and 

signage is accounted for in the test procedures. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Condensate Pan Heaters 

– Description: Electric resistance heaters are used in some equipment types to evaporate 

defrost melt water. 

– Position for Vote: Should be on during testing. DOE will provide guidance on the water 

levels for testing. 

Vote – (see next slide) 

• Condensate Pumps 

– Description: These pump defrost melt water to a remotely-located drain. 

– Position for Vote: Should be operational during testing. (possible to combine with 

condensate pan heaters) 

Vote – ( 

CRE Features 
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• Condensate Pan Heaters and Pumps 

– Description: Electric resistance heaters are used in some equipment types to evaporate 

defrost melt water. 

– Position for Vote: Should be operational during testing. 

• Shall be installed and operational during the entire test (as per ASHRAE 72-2005). 

NOTE: “entire test” includes stabilization (including pull-down), steady-state and 

performance testing periods. 

• Prior to the start of the stabilization period, the condensate pan should be dry. 

• During the entire test, any condensate moisture generated should be allowed to 

accumulate in the pan, as it would during normal operations. 

• Water should not be manually added to, or removed from, the condensate pan at any 

time during the entire test. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

CRE Features 
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• Door Heaters 

– Description: Manufacturers may add extra anti-sweat power to doors for some 

applications (high ambient temperature/humidity). 

– Position for Vote: Should be operational during test. There are three options 

for test: 

• Machines with a user-selectable setting must be turned on and set to the maximum 

usage position. 

• Machines with an automatic non-user adjustable controller that turns on/off based on 

environmental conditions must be operating in its automatic state. 

• If a unit is not shipped with a controller from the point of manufacture, and intended to 

be used with a controller, DOE will initiate a process to determine that the unit is tested 

in fashion that assures a level playing field. 

Vote – (2 abstentions) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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• High-Wattage Doors 

– Description: Manufacturers may add extra anti-sweat power to doors for some 

applications (high ambient temperature/humidity). 

– Position for Vote: Should be operational during test. If a controller is present, it should 

be utilized. Machines with a manual control mechanism or a user-selectable setting should 

be switched on to the maximum position. 

Vote – (see previous slide) 

• UV Lights 

– Description: Customers may specify ultraviolet lights used to neutralize pathogens in the 

case. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance that UV lights do not need to be turned on for 

test. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Illuminated Temperature Displays/Alarms 

– Description: Illuminated displays provide visual information on case temperature. Alarms 

notify operators if case temperature falls out of a specified range. 

– Position for Vote: Should be enabled during test. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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• Condenser Filters 

– Description: Nonpermanent filters on condensers prevent particulates such as flour from blocking the 

condenser coil and reducing airflow. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance to indicate that filters should be removed during testing. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Refrigeration System Security Covers 

– Description: Straps or other devices are used to secure the condensing unit. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance to indicate that refrigeration system security covers should 

be removed for testing. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Night Curtains/Covers 

– Description: Night curtains or covers can be pulled down over a case to reduce infiltration and energy 

consumption during periods when shoppers are not present. 

– Position: Fully addressed by the test procedure as currently written. No guidance or clarification 

needed.

Vote – (no vote needed) 

• Grill Options 

– Description: Special grills are used to direct airflow in unique applications (such as up and away from a 

rear wall). 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance that if present, non-standard grills would be removed for 

testing. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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• Coated Coils 

– Description: Coatings may be added to coils to provide protection from harsh 

environments, such as where oxidizers or acids are present. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Internal Secondary Coolant Circuits 

– Description: A unit design featuring an internal circuit containing a secondary working 

fluid which is cooled by a remote condensing unit. 

– Position: Existing TP provides a method of test for these. 

Vote – (no vote needed) 

• Wedge Cases 

– Description: These cases fit between two other cases to fill a gap (such as a corner) in a 

continuous case lineup. They may require air spillover from adjacent cases to meet design 

temperatures. 

– Position: Test procedure requires that a wedge case must be tested and meet standards 

individually. If test procedure is not representative of the energy use of the wedge case, 

manufacturers should seek a test procedure waiver. 

Vote – (no vote needed) 

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• Misting Systems/Humidification Systems 

– Description: Misting systems dispense a water mist which is used to maintain quality of 

products, such as fresh produce. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that misting systems should be 

inactive during test. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• Air Purifiers 

– Description: These systems remove contaminants from recirculated case air. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that air purifiers should not be 

active during test. 

Vote – (unanimous) 

• General Purpose Outlets 

– Description: Some cases contain additional electrical outlets which can be used to power 

additional equipment such as scales or slicers. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that no load connected to the 

general purpose outlet (however, any loses from added components due to the presence 

of a general purpose outlet would be counted).

Vote (unanimous) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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• Crankcase Heaters 

– Description: These heaters keep the compressor warm in order to maintain the 

refrigerant inside at optimal conditions when operating at low ambients. 

– Position for Vote: Should be operational during test. If they have a control system, it 

should be utilized. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Interior/Exterior Liners 

– Description: Added or varied liner material may be added to the inside and/or outside of 

the case. 

– Position: Thermal impact of any type of liner would be captured by the current DOE test 

procedure. 

Vote (no vote needed) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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• Crankcase pressure regulator 

– Description: mechanical device designed or used for under-voltage conditions. 

(add further description) 

– Position for Vote: Have identical model without feature for testing 

Vote (unanimous) 

CRE Features, Continued 
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A basic model means all systems of a given type of 

covered product (or class thereof) manufactured by one 

manufacturer, having the same primary energy source 

(electric or gas), and which have the same or comparable 

compressors, same or comparable condensing coils, same 

or comparable evaporator coils, and same or comparable 

air moving systems that have a cooling capacity within 300 

Btu/h of one another. 

Vote (unanimous) 

Basic Model Definition: PTAC/PTHPs 
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• Copper evaporator/condenser coil 

– Description: An indoor or outdoor coil used in an air conditioner and fabricated entirely of 

copper. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Coated Coils 

– Description: An indoor coil or outdoor coil whose entire surface, including the entire surface of 

both fins and tubes, is covered with a thin continuous non-porous coating to reduce corrosion. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• High efficiency air filtration 

– Description: An assembly of air filters and filter brackets or racks that provides greater air 

filtration than the air filtration assembly available for sale with the equipment that provides the 

lowest air filtration. 

– Position for Vote: 

• Short term: Issue test procedure guidance specifying to test as shipped 

• Long term: Address in the DOE test procedure. 

Vote (unanimous) 

PTAC Features 
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• Extended wall sleeves 

– Description: Normal wall sleeve depth is 14”, extended wall sleeves can range from 16” 

to 31”

– Position for Vote: Issue test procedure guidance indicating that units will be tested with 

standardized 14 inch sleeve. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Decorative grills 

– Description: An architectural/decorative grill used primarily for aesthetic purposes. 

– Position for vote: Issue test procedure guidance indicating that units will be tested with 

standard grills . 

Vote (unanimous) 

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Basic Model Definition: Air-Cooled, Small/Large/and 

Very Large Commercial Packaged Air Conditioning 

Basic model means all systems within a single equipment class and 

which have the same or comparably performing compressor(s), 

condensing coil(s), evaporator coil(s), and air moving system(s) that 

have a common “nominal” cooling capacity. 

Vote (unanimous)
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• Copper evaporator/condenser coil 

– Description: An indoor or outdoor coil used in an air conditioner and fabricated entirely of 

copper. 

– Position for Vote: Copper coils would be tested. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Economizers 

– Description: An automatic system that enables a cooling system to supply outdoor air to reduce 

or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling during mild or cold weather. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on 

units with economizers, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Ventilation Energy Recovery Systems (VERS) 

– Description: An assembly that preconditions outdoor air entering the equipment through direct 

or indirect thermal and/or moisture exchange with the exhaust air, which is defined as the 

building air being exhausted to the outside from the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on a 

unit with VERS, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Coated Coils 

– Description: An indoor coil or outdoor coil whose entire surface, including the entire 

surface of both fins and tubes, is covered with a thin continuous non-porous coating to 

reduce corrosion. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on a unit meeting the definition of a coated coil. However, an otherwise 

identical unit must be available for testing. 

– A coated coil is an optional coil that is selected to provide excellent resistance and 

durability to corrosive effects of alkalies, acids, alcohols, petroleum, seawater, salty air, 

and other corrosive environments. Typical processes include, baked phenolic, cathodic 

epoxy type electrodisposition coating or thermoset vinyl coating that is bonded after coil is 

assembled covering the coil; tubes, headers and fin surface. Coils can be assembled from 

fin stock that has been coated prior to the fin stamping process. Corrosion durability shall 

be confirmed through testing per ASTM B117 or ASTM G85 Salt Spray test to a minimum 

of 500 hours. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Process heat recovery/reclaim coils/thermal storage 

– Description: A heat exchanger located inside the equipment that conditions the 

equipment’s supply air using energy transferred from an external source using a vapor, 

gas, or liquid. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on a unit with these options, however, an otherwise identical unit must be 

available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Correction Capacitors 

– Description: A capacitor that increases the power factor measured at the line connection 

to the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Issue test procedure guidance that power should be measured 

downstream of a capacitor or that the capacitor should be disconnected when testing. 

Vote (unanimous)

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• Hail guards 

– Description: A grille or similar structure mounted to the outside of the unit covering the outdoor 

coil to protect the coil from hail, flying debris and damage from large objects. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that hail guards should be removed 

during testing, if present. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Dehumidification components 

– Description: An assembly that reduces the moisture content of the supply air through moisture 

transfer with solid or liquid desiccants. Liquid desiccant system, desiccant wheels. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on 

units with dehumidification components. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available 

for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Indoor/Outdoor fan motor (VFD) 

– Description: A device connected electrically between the equipment’s power supply connection 

and the indoor fan motor that can vary the frequency of power supplied to the motor in order to 

allow variation of the motor’s rotational speed. 

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance that the Department will not test a unit with an integrated 

VFD. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Compressor (VFD) 

– Description: A device connected electrically between the equipment’s power 

supply connection and the compressor that can vary the frequency of power 

supplied to the compressor in order to allow variation of the compressor’s 

rotational speed. 

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance that the Department will not test a unit with an 

integrated VFD. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for 

testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Condenser fan motor options (for ducting) 

– Description: A condenser fan/motor assembly designed for external ducting of condenser air 

that provides greater pressure rise and has a higher rated motor horsepower than the 

condenser fan provided as a standard component with the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance indicating that a ducted unit would not be tested. However, 

an identical un-ducted unit must be available for test (with standard motor). 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Steam/hydronic heat options 

– Description: a heat exchanger located inside the equipment that heats the equipment’s supply 

or outdoor air using heat delivered by steam or hot water. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that an identical model with electric 

resistance heating should be tested (and rated) rather than the hydronic coil. If a model is only 

offered with hydronic heat, then the hydronic model should be tested/rated. 

Vote (1 abstention) 

• Hot gas reheat 

– Description: A heat exchanger located downstream of the indoor coil that heats the supply air 

during cooling operation using high pressure refrigerant in order to increase the ratio of moisture 

removal to cooling capacity provided by the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance that a unit with hot gas reheat would not be 

tested. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

Vote (unanimous) 

HVAC Features, Cont’d 
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• Barometric relief/powered exhaust/powered return air 

– Description: 

• Barometric relief: An assembly with dampers and means to automatically set the damper position in a 

closed position and one or more open positions to allow venting directly to the outside a portion of the 

building air that is returning to the unit, rather than allowing it to recirculate to the indoor coil and back to 

the building. 

• Powered exhaust: A fan that transfers directly to the outside a portion of the building air that is returning 

to the unit, rather than allowing it to recirculate to the indoor coil and back to the building. 

• Powered return air: A fan that draws building air into the equipment.

– Position for Vote: 

• Barometric relief: DOE will issue testing guidance indicating that dampers would be fully sealed during 

the test. 

• Powered return air/powered exhaust: Issue enforcement guidance indicating DOE would not test units 

with powered return air/powered exhaust, so long as an otherwise identical unit is available for test. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Fresh air dampers 

– Description: An assembly with dampers and means to set the damper position in a closed and 

one open position to allow air to be drawn into the equipment when the indoor fan is operating. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue test procedure guidance indicating that dampers would be 

fully sealed for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

HVAC Features, Cont’d 
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• High efficiency air filtration 

– Description: An assembly of air filters and filter brackets or racks that provides 

greater air filtration than the air filtration assembly available for sale with the 

equipment that provides the lowest air filtration. (update description) 

– Position for Vote: 

• Short term: Issue TP guidance that unit will be tested with the 

manufacturer’s standard air filter, as described by the manufacturer. Test lab 

should obtain one if not provided with the unit that meets specifications in 

the manufacturer’s literature. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Hot gas bypass 

– Description: A method to adjust the cooling delivered by the equipment in which some portion of the 

hot high-pressure refrigerant from the discharge of the compressor(s) is diverted from its normal flow to 

the outdoor coil and is instead allowed to enter the indoor coil to modulate the capacity of a refrigeration 

circuit or to prevent evaporator coil freezing. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with hot gas bypass will not be 

tested. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. Would be revisited in the case 

of a switch to a part load metric. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Sound traps/sound attenuator 

– Description: An assembly of structures through which the supply air passes before leaving the 

equipment or through which the return air from the building passes immediately after entering the 

equipment for which the sound insertion loss is at least 6 dB for the 125 Hz octave band frequency 

range. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with sound traps will not be tested. 

However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Fire/smoke/isolation dampers 

– Description: A damper assembly including means to open and close the damper mounted at the 

supply or return duct opening of the equipment. Such a damper may be rated by an appropriate test 

laboratory according to the appropriate safety standard, such as UL 555 or UL555S. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with fire/smoke/isolation dampers 

will not be tested. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• UV lights 

– Description: A lighting fixture and lamp mounted so that it shines light on the indoor coil, 

that emits ultraviolet light to inhibit growth of organisms on the indoor coil surfaces, the 

condensate drip pan, and/other locations within the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Will issue TP guidance that UV lights do not need to be turned on for 

test. 

Vote (unanimous) 

HVAC Features, Cont’d 
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A basic model means all systems of a given type of 

covered product (or class thereof) manufactured by one 

manufacturer, having the same primary energy source 

(electric or gas), and which have the same or comparable 

compressors, same or comparable condensing coils, same 

or comparable evaporator coils, and same or comparable 

“nominal” capacity. 

Vote (unanimous) 

Water source heat pumps capable of cooling only, 

heating only, and cooling and heating rated in the 

water loop heat pump category 
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• Condenser pumps/valves/fittings 

– Description: Addition components in the water circuit for water control or filtering.

– Suggested position: Units with pumps/valve/fittings will not be tested, however, an 

otherwise identical unit must be available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Electric Heaters 

– Description: Provides additional heat utilizing an electric resistance heater

– Suggested position: Units will not be tested with electric heaters, however, an otherwise 

identical unit must be available for testing.

Vote (unanimous) 

WSHP Features 
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• Grille Options 

– Description: Various grill options can be used for airflow directionality or customer 

preference.

– Position for voting: Testing will be performed with a standard grille. (PTAC language)

Vote (unanimous) 

• Condenser water reheat 

– Description: a heat exchanger located downstream of the indoor coil that heats the 

supply air during cooling operation using water from the condenser coil in order to 

increase the ratio of moisture removal to cooling capacity provided by the equipment.

– Position for voting: Issue enforcement guidance that a unit with condenser water reheat 

would not be tested. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test.

Vote (unanimous) 

• Desuperheaters (add to air-cooled HVAC) 

– Description: A heat exchanger that provides water heating external to the unit with the 

hot refrigerant gas from the compressor.

– Position for voting: Issue enforcement guidance that a unit with a desuperheater would 

not be tested. However, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test.

Vote (unanimous) 

WSHP Features, Cont’d 
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• Indirect or Indirect/Direct Evaporative Cooling of Outdoor Air 

Supply 

– Description: Water is used to cool Outdoor Air Supply (OAS) without adding moisture to 

the airstream using a heat exchanger with dry and wet side. This is referred to as 

“indirect” evaporative cooling. In very dry climates moisture can be added by a “direct” 

evaporative section to further reduce the OAS dry bulb temperature.

– Position for voting: Units with indirect or indirect/direct evaporative cooling will not be 

tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing.

Vote (unanimous) 

• Evaporative Pre-cooling of Condenser Intake Air

– Description: Water is evaporated into the air entering the air cooled condenser to lower 

the dry bulb temperature and thereby increase efficiency of the refrigeration cycle. 

– Position for voting: Units with evaporative pre-cooling of condenser intake air will not be 

tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing.

Vote (unanimous) 

WSHP Features, Cont’d 
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Basic Model Definition: SPVU 

Basic model means all systems of a given type of covered product (or 

class thereof), having the same primary energy source (electric or gas), 

and which have the same or comparably performing compressor(s), 

condensing coils(s), evaporator coil(s), and air moving system(s) that 

have a rated cooling capacity within 1500 Btu/h of one another. 

Vote (unanimous) 
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SPVU Features 

• Copper evaporator/condenser coil 

– Description: An indoor or outdoor coil used in an air conditioner and fabricated entirely of 

copper. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Economizers 

– Description: An automatic system that enables a cooling system to supply outdoor air to reduce 

or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling during mild or cold weather. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on 

units with economizers, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Ventilation Energy Recovery Systems (VERS) 

– Description: An assembly that preconditions outdoor air entering the equipment through direct 

or indirect thermal and/or moisture exchange with the exhaust air, which is defined as the 

building air being exhausted to the outside from the equipment. 

– Departmental position: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on a unit with VERS, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for 

testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 
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• Coated Coils 

– Description: An indoor coil or outdoor coil whose entire surface, including the entire 

surface of both fins and tubes, is covered with a thin continuous non-porous coating to 

reduce corrosion. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote (1 objection) 

• Correction Capacitors 

– Description: A capacitor that increases the power factor measured at the line connection 

to the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Issue test procedure guidance that power should be measured 

downstream of a capacitor or that the capacitor should be disconnected when testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Hail guards 

– Description: A grille or similar structure mounted to the outside of the unit covering the 

outdoor coil to protect the coil from hail, flying debris and damage from large objects. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that hail guards should be removed 

during testing, if present.

Vote (unanimous) 

SPVU Features, Cont’d 
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• Dehumidification components 

– Description: An assembly that reduces the moisture content of the supply air through moisture 

transfer with solid or liquid desiccants. Liquid desiccant system, desiccant wheels. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on 

units with dehumidification components, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available 

for testing. 

• Condenser fan motor options (for ducting) 

– Description: A condenser fan/motor assembly designed for external ducting of condenser air 

that provides greater pressure rise and has a higher rated motor horsepower than the 

condenser fan provided as a standard component with the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance indicating that a ducted unit would not be tested, however, an 

identical non-ducted unit must be available for test. 

• Steam/hydronic heat options 

– Description: An indoor fan assembly including a motor that drives the fan, that can deliver 

higher external static pressure than the standard indoor fan assembly sold with the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that the same individual model with 

electric resistance should be tested (and rated) rather than the hydronic coil. If a model is only 

offered with hydronic heat, then the hydronic model should be tested/rated. 

Pull over clarifying HVAC language VOTE ALL 3 (unanimous) 

SPVU Features, Cont’d 
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• Hot gas reheat 

– Description: A heat exchanger located downstream of the indoor coil that heats the supply air during 

cooling operation using high pressure refrigerant in order to increase the ratio of moisture removal to 

cooling capacity provided by the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance that a unit with hot gas reheat will not be tested, however, an 

otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

• Barometric relief/powered exhaust/powered return air 

– Description: 

• Barometric relief: An assembly with dampers and means to automatically set the damper position in a closed 

position and one or more open positions to allow venting directly to the outside a portion of the building air that is 

returning to the unit, rather than allowing it to recirculate to the indoor coil and back to the building. 

• Powered exhaust: A fan that transfers directly to the outside a portion of the building air that is returning to the 

unit, rather than allowing it to recirculate to the indoor coil and back to the building. 

• Powered return air: A fan that draws building air into the equipment.

– Position for Vote: 

• Barometric relief: DOE will issue testing guidance indicating that dampers would be fully sealed during the test. 

• Powered return air/powered exhaust: Issue enforcement guidance indicating DOE would not test units with 

powered return air/powered exhaust, so long as an otherwise identical unit is available for test.

• Fresh air dampers 

– Description: An assembly with dampers and means to set the damper position in a closed and one 

open position to allow air to be drawn into the equipment when the indoor fan is operating. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue test procedure guidance indicating that dampers would be fully 

sealed for testing. 

Vote all 3 (unanimous) 

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• High efficiency air filtration 

– Description: An assembly of air filters and filter brackets or racks that provides greater air 

filtration than the air filtration assembly available for sale with the equipment that provides 

the lowest air filtration. 

– Position: Addressed by current TP. 

• Hot gas bypass 

– Description: A method to adjust the cooling delivered by the equipment in which some 

portion of the hot high-pressure refrigerant from the discharge of the compressor(s) is 

diverted from its normal flow to the outdoor coil and is instead allowed to enter the indoor 

coil to modulate the capacity of a refrigeration circuit or to prevent evaporator coil freezing. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with hot gas bypass 

will not be tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

• Sound traps/sound attenuator 

– Description: An assembly of structures through which the supply air passes before 

leaving the equipment or through which the return air from the building passes 

immediately after entering the equipment for which the sound insertion loss is at least 6 dB 

for the 125 Hz octave band frequency range. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with sound traps will 

not be tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available for test. 

Vote all 3 (unanimous) 

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• Fire/smoke/isolation dampers 

– Description: A damper assembly including means to open and close the damper 

mounted at the supply or return duct opening of the equipment. Such a damper may be 

rated by an appropriate test laboratory according to the appropriate safety standard, such 

as UL 555 or UL555S. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with 

fire/smoke/isolation dampers will not be tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must 

be available for test. 

• UV lights 

– Description: A lighting fixture and lamp mounted so that it shines light on the indoor coil, 

that emits ultraviolet light to inhibit growth of organisms on the indoor coil surfaces, the 

condensate drip pan, and/other locations within the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Will issue TP guidance that UV lights do not need to be turned on for 

test. 

Vote all 2 (unanimous) 

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Basic Model Definition: Computer Room AC 

Basic model means all systems of a given type of covered product 

(or class thereof), having the same primary energy source 

(electric or gas), and which have the same or comparably 

performing compressor(s), condensing coil(s), evaporator coil(s), 

and air moving system(s) that have a common “nominal” cooling 

capacity. 

Vote (unanimous)
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• Copper evaporator/condenser coil 

– Description: An indoor or outdoor coil used in an air conditioner and fabricated entirely of 

copper. 

– Position for Vote: Copper coils would be tested.

• Economizers 

– Description: An automatic system that enables a cooling system to supply outdoor air to 

reduce or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling during mild or cold weather. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on units with economizers, however, an otherwise identical unit must be 

available for testing. 

• Coated Coils 

– Description: An indoor coil or outdoor coil whose entire surface, including the entire 

surface of both fins and tubes, is covered with a thin continuous non-porous coating to 

reduce corrosion. 

– Position for Vote: All types of coils are eligible for testing. 

Vote all 3 (unanimous) 

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• Dehumidification components 

– Description: An assembly that reduces the moisture content of the supply air through moisture 

transfer with solid or liquid desiccants. Liquid desiccant system, desiccant wheels. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be performed on 

units with dehumidification components, however, an otherwise identical unit must be available 

for testing. 

• Condenser fan motor options (for ducting) 

– Description: A condenser fan/motor assembly designed for external ducting of condenser air 

that provides greater pressure rise and has a higher rated motor horsepower than the 

condenser fan provided as a standard component with the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue guidance indicating that a ducted unit would not be tested, however, an 

identical non-ducted unit must be available for test. 

• Hot gas reheat 

– Description: A heat exchanger located downstream of the indoor coil that heats the supply air 

during cooling operation using high pressure refrigerant in order to increase the ratio of moisture 

removal to cooling capacity provided by the equipment.

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance to not test unit with hot gas reheat, however, an 

otherwise identical unit must be available for test.

Vote all 3 (unanimous) 

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• High efficiency air filtration 

– Description: An assembly of air filters and filter brackets or racks that provides greater air 

filtration than the air filtration assembly available for sale with the equipment that provides 

the lowest air filtration. 

– Position: Addressed in current DOE TP. 

• Fire/smoke/isolation dampers 

– Description: A damper assembly including means to open and close the damper 

mounted at the supply or return duct opening of the equipment. Such a damper may be 

rated by an appropriate test laboratory according to the appropriate safety standard, such 

as UL 555 or UL555S. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units with 

fire/smoke/isolation dampers will not be tested, however, an otherwise identical unit must 

be available for test. 

Vote for both (unanimous) 

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Basic Model Definition: VRF Systems (>65,000 Btu/h) 

Basic model means all systems of a given type of covered product 

(or class thereof), having the same primary energy source 

(electric or gas), and which have the same or comparably 

performing compressor(s) that have a common “nominal” cooling 

capacity and the same heat rejection medium (air or water) 

(includes VRF water source heat pumps). 

Vote (unanimous) 
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• Economizers 

– Description: An automatic system that enables a cooling system to supply outdoor air to 

reduce or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling during mild or cold weather. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on units with economizers, however, an otherwise identical unit must be 

available for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

• Coated Coils 

– Description: An indoor coil or outdoor coil whose entire surface, including the entire 

surface of both fins and tubes, is covered with a thin continuous non-porous coating to 

reduce corrosion. 

– Position for Vote: Treated like HVAC

Vote (unanimous) 

• Snow/Wind Guards 

– Description: A baffle and or ducting mounted to the air intake and discharge of the 

outdoor unit. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue TP guidance to remove snow/wind guards for testing. 

Vote (unanimous) 

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• Hail guards 

– Description: A grille or similar structure mounted to the outside of the unit covering the 

outdoor coil to protect the coil from hail, flying debris and damage from large objects. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that hail guards should be removed 

during testing, if present. 

• Fresh air dampers 

– Description: An assembly with dampers and means to set the damper position in a 

closed and one open position to allow air to be drawn into the equipment when the indoor 

fan is operating. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue test procedure guidance indicating that dampers would 

be fully sealed for testing.

• High efficiency air filtration 

– Description: An assembly of air filters and filter brackets or racks that provides greater air 

filtration than the air filtration assembly available for sale with the equipment that provides 

the lowest air filtration (make edits to text).

– Position for Vote: In test procedure. 

Vote all 3 (unanimous) 

VRFs 
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• Steam/hydronic heat options 

– Description: An indoor fan assembly including a motor that drives the fan, that can deliver 

higher external static pressure than the standard indoor fan assembly sold with the 

equipment. 

– Position for Vote: DOE will issue guidance indicating that an identical model with electric 

resistance heating should be tested (and rated) rather than the hydronic coil. If a model is 

only offered with hydronic heat, then the hydronic model should be tested/rated. 

• Grille Options 

– Description: Various grill options can be used for airflow directionally or customer 

preference. 

– Position for vote: Issue test procedure guidance indicating that units will be tested with 

standard grills . 

Vote for both (unanimous) 

VRF
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• Low Ambient Cooling dampers 

– Description: Recirculation air dampers are motorized devices that recirculate the warmer 

condenser discharge air to allow for reliable cooling at low ambient conditions. 

– Position for Vote: Remove for testing 

• UV lights 

– Description: A lighting fixture and lamp mounted so that it shines light on the indoor coil, 

that emits ultraviolet light to inhibit growth of organisms on the indoor coil surfaces, the 

condensate drip pan, and/other locations within the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: Will issue TP guidance that UV lights do not need to be turned on for 

test. 

• Dehumidification components 

– Description: An assembly that reduces the moisture content of the supply air through 

moisture transfer with solid or liquid desiccants. Liquid desiccant system, desiccant 

wheels. 

– Position for Vote: Issue enforcement guidance indicating that testing will not be 

performed on units with dehumidification components. However, an otherwise identical 

unit must be available for testing. 

Vote for all 3 (unanimous) 

VRF
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Basic model means all systems within a single equipment 

class and which have the same or comparably performing 

compressor(s), condensing coil(s), evaporator coil(s), and 

air moving system(s) that have a common “nominal” 

cooling capacity. 

Vote (unanimous) 

Evaporatively cooled 
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• Basic model availability 

– Although DOE may issue guidance that would exclude some of 

the discussed features from Departmental testing, a model that 

is identical in all other features must be available in your product 

line for sale at all times. In any case where a manufacturer does 

not offer an identical model that does not include the feature in 

question, the model with that feature would be eligible for 

Departmental testing. 

Vote: unanimous 

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• High static indoor blowers/oversized motors 

– Description: An indoor fan assembly including a motor that 

drives the fan, that can deliver higher external static pressure 

than the standard indoor fan assembly sold with the equipment. 

– Position for Vote: [adjust language to reflect 8/27 transcript] 

Issue enforcement guidance indicating that units will be tested 

with base motor provided all motors used within a model 

grouping have the same or better relative efficiency performance 

as the motor included in the base unit. 

Vote: Unanimous (8/27) on concept with commitment to work out 

details over next month. Concept to go to ASRAC as part of 

certification package with expectation that details will not need to go 

back to ASRAC for certification rule due to 12/31 deadline. Failure to 

reach conclusion on details will result in HVAC certification not being 

included in certification rule. 

Basic Model: Air-Cooled, Small/Large/ Very Large 

Commercial Packaged Air Conditioning & SPVUs 
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• A certification report must include the following for all product types: 

– Product/Equipment type (public info); 

– Product/Equipment class (public info); 

– Manufacturer name and address; 

– Private labeler name and address (public info), if applicable; 

– Brand name (public info); - 

– Basic Model number (public info);

– Individual model numbers covered by that basic model (public info);

– Status (new certification, discontinued, existing, etc.); 

– Test sample size (0 in the case of the use of an AEDM); 

– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) importer ID number, if applicable; 

– Whether the certification is based on a test procedure waiver and the date of 

such waiver (public info); 

– Whether the certification is based on exception relief from the Office of Hearings 

and Appeals and the date of such relief (public info); 

– What AEDM was used if 0 in test sample size. 

Vote: 2 objections (reason in note section) 

*note: public info revised on later slide 

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Each basic model, including an “engineered to order” basic model, 

must be certified prior to distribution in commerce. For “engineered to 

order” products, distribution in commerce is defined as the date on 

which the basic model is shipped (domestic) or imported (foreign). For 

other domestic manufactured products, distribution in commerce is 

defined as the date on which the manufacturer is first willing to accept 

an order. For foreign manufactured products (other than engineered to 

order), distribution in commerce is either when the manufacturer 

imports the product for sale or the manufacturer is first willing to accept 

an order, whichever is first. 

Vote: unanimous 

Definition of engineered to 

order/Certification 
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An “engineered to order” basic model is a basic model that 

is not listed in any catalogs or marketing literature and is 

designed and built to customer requirements. An 

“engineered to order” is not offered as a “configure to 

order” or “menu-system” set of options. 

A basic model may not be classified as “engineered to 

order” for more than one annual certification cycle 

(effectively not to exceed 24 months). 

“Engineered to order” basic models are not published on 

the DOE web site. 

“Engineered to order” basic models are automatically 

recorded as discontinued at the second annual certification. 

Vote: unanimous 

Engineered to Order provisions 
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Basic model ABC 

• Model ABC123 – configure to order 

• Model ABC124 – stock 

• Model ABC896 – engineered to order 

• Model JillABC – engineered to order 

• Model Barhydt124 – identical to ABC124 

Private model number is a unique model number developed for an 

individual customer and that is not displayed on product literature, is not 

treated as “public information” in the DOE system, and for which the 

manufacturer treats the information as confidential business information. 

Add to certification requirements: “engineered-to-order” Y/N; private 

model number column (not required); basic and individual model are 

required 

Vote: unanimous 

Additional/revised certification 

requirements 

Basic

Model

Individual 

Model

Private Model 

Number

ABC*** ABC*** ****ABC,Barhydt

124

Not

public 

Public Not public
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– The thermal efficiency in percent (%); 

– The maximum rated input capacity in British thermal units per 

hour (Btu/h).

• Optional submission: 

– PDF with additional testing instructions; 

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: Commercial Warm Air 

Furnaces 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– The combustion efficiency in percent (%) or the thermal 

efficiency in percent (%) as required in § 431.87; and 

– The maximum rated input capacity in British thermal units per 

hour (Btu/h).

• Optional submission: 

– PDF with additional testing instructions; 

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: Commercial Packaged 

Boilers 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Commercial electric storage water heaters: 

• The maximum standby loss in percent per hour (%/hr); and 

• The measured storage volume in gallons (gal). 

– Commercial gas-fired and oil-fired storage water heaters: 

• The thermal efficiency in percent (%); 

• The maximum standby loss in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h);

• The rated storage volume in gallons (gal); and 

• The nameplate input rate in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h). 

– Commercial gas-fired and oil-fired instantaneous water heaters 

greater than or equal to 10 gallons and gas-fired and oil-fired hot 

water supply boilers greater than or equal to 10 gallons: 

• The thermal efficiency in percent (%); 

• The maximum standby loss in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h); 

• The rated storage volume in gallons (gal); and 

• The nameplate input rate in Btu/h. 

Certification: Commercial WHs 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Commercial gas-fired and oil-fired instantaneous water heaters less than 10 

gallons and gas-fired and oil-fired hot water supply boilers less than 10 

gallons: 

• The thermal efficiency in percent (%); and 

• The water volume in gallons (g). 

– Commercial unfired hot water storage tanks: 

• The thermal insulation ( i.e., R-value); and 

• The stored water volume in gallons (gal).

– For water heaters and hot water supply boilers having more than 140 

gallons of storage capacity: 

• Rated storage volume greater than 140 gallons (Y/N) 

• Tank surface area is thermally insulated to R-12.5 or more (Y/N); 

• No standing pilot light is used (Y/N); and 

• Flue damper or fan assisted combustion for gas or oil-fired storage water heaters 

(Y/N). 

• If no to any of the above, as applicable, report standby loss and measured 

storage volume. 

• Optional submission: 

– with additional testing instructions. 

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: Commercial WHs 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Self-contained commercial refrigerators with solid doors, 

commercial refrigerators with transparent doors, commercial 

freezers with solid doors, and commercial freezers with 

transparent doors: 

• The daily energy consumption in kilowatt hours per day (kWh/day); 

and 

• The chilled or frozen compartment volume in cubic feet (ft3).

– Self-contained commercial refrigerator-freezers with solid doors: 

• The daily energy consumption in kilowatt hours per day (kWh/day); 

and 

• The adjusted volume in cubic feet (ft3).

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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Remote condensing commercial refrigerators, freezers, and 

refrigerator-freezers, self-contained commercial refrigerators, 

freezers, and refrigerator-freezers without doors, commercial icecream freezers, commercial refrigeration equipment with two or 

more compartments (i.e., hybrid refrigerators, hybrid freezers, 

hybrid refrigerator-freezers, and non-hybrid refrigerator-freezers), 

and service over counter commercial refrigerators and freezers: 

• The daily energy consumption in kilowatt hours per day (kWh/day);

• The total display area (TDA) in feet squared (ft2 ) or the chilled volume 

in cubic feet (ft3 ) as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the 

standards set forth in § 431.66; 

• The rating temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F);

• The operating temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit ( e.g., ≥32 °F, 

<32 °F, and ≤−5 °F), 

• The equipment class designation as described in § 431.66; and 

• The condensing unit configuration. 

• PDF to require: 

– Charging instructions for remote cases. 

– Any other information necessary to run test.

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: CRE 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Small commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment 

that is air-cooled, three-phase, with a cooling capacity less than 

65,000 Btu/h: 

• The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER in British thermal units per 

Watt-hour (Btu/Wh));

• The heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF in British thermal units 

per Watt-hour(Btu/Wh)) as necessary to meet the standards set forth in 

§ 431.97; and 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) 

– Commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment (except 

small commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment 

that is air-cooled, three-phase, with a cooling capacity less than 

65,000 Btu/h) and Water-Cooled and Evap-Cooled: 

• The energy efficiency ratio (EER in British thermal units per Watt-hour 

(Btu/Wh) at 95°F);

• The coefficient of performance (COP at 47°F) as necessary to meet the 

standards set forth in § 431.97; 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal unit per hour (Btu/h); and 

• The type of heating used by the unit (with option for no heating).

Certification: Air-Cooled, Water-Cooled, EvapCooled Small/Large/and Very Large Commercial 

Packaged Air Conditioning 
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• PDF to require: 

– Nominal cooling capacity; 

– Rated heating capacity, where applicable; 

– Rated airflow (SCFM) for each fan coil; 

– Rated static; 

– Charging instructions; 

– Frequency set points; 

– Required dip switch/control settings (for step/variable components); 

– Indication that model will not operate at test conditions without 

manufacturer programming; 

– Base motor designation; 

– Indication that excluded features are included in base model; and 

– Additional testing instructions. 

– Water flow rate (gpm), for water-cooled only. 

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: Air-Cooled, Water-Cooled, EvapCooled Small/Large/and Very Large Commercial 

Packaged Air Conditioning 
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• DOE regulations currently require: 

– The energy efficiency ratio (EER in British thermal units per 

Watt-hour (Btu/W-h)); 

– The coefficient of performance (COP) (where applicable); 

– The cooling capacity in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h); 

– The wall sleeve dimensions in inches (in); and 

• Optional submission: 

– with additional testing instructions. 

• Vote: unanimous 

Certification: PTACS/PTHPs 
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• DOE regulations currently require: 

– The energy efficiency ratio (EER in British thermal units per 

Watt-hour (Btu/Wh)); 

– The coefficient of performance (COP) (where applicable); 

– The cooling capacity in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h); and 

• Optional submission: 

– with additional testing instructions. 

• Vote: unanimous 

Certification: SPVU 
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Certification: Variable refrigerant flow multi-split 

air conditioners and heat pumps 

• DOE certification report to require: 

– VRFs with a cooling capacity less than 65,000 Btu/h: 

• The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER in British thermal units per 

Watt-hour (Btu/Wh));

• The heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF in British thermal units 

per Watt-hour(Btu/Wh)) as necessary to meet the standards set forth in 

§ 431.97; and 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) 

– VRFs with a cooling capacity greater than or equal to 65,000 Btu/h: 

• The energy efficiency ratio; 

• The coefficient of performance; 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal unit per hour (Btu/h); and 

• The type of heating used by the unit (with option for no heating).

– Water Source VRFs 

• The energy efficiency ratio; 

• The coefficient of performance, as applicable; 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal unit per hour (Btu/h); and 

• The type of heating used by the unit (with option for no heating). 
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• PDF to require: 

– Nominal cooling capacity; 

– Outdoor unit(s) and indoor units identified in the “tested combination” 

– Components needed for heat recovery, where applicable; 

– Rated heating capacity, where applicable; 

– Rated airflow (SCFM) for each indoor unit; 

– Rated static; 

– Compressor(s) frequency set points; 

– Required dip switch/control settings (for step/variable components); 

– Indication that model will not operate at test conditions without manufacturer 

programming; 

– Indication that excluded features are included in base model; and 

– Additional testing instructions. 

– Water flow rate (water-cooled units only) 

– Mimic water source slide for water-source VRFs 

• Upon request from the Department, provide a layout of the system 

set-up for testing, including the charging instructions, that is 

consistent with the installation manual. 

Vote: unanimous 

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• DOE certification report to require: 

– Net sensible cooling capacity; 

– Configuration (Upflow or downflow);

– Economizer Presence (Y/N); 

– Condenser Medium (Air-cooled, Water-cooled, or Glycol 

Cooled) 

– SCOP 

– Net cooling capacity 

– Rated air flow (SCFM) 

• (Optional) PDF to provide additional testing instructions 

Vote: unanimous 

Certification: Computer room air conditioners 
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• DOE certification report to require: 

– All types: 

• The energy efficiency ratio; 

• The coefficient of performance, as applicable; 

• The rated cooling capacity in British thermal unit per hour (Btu/h); 

and 

• The type of heating used by the unit (with option for no heating).

Certification: Water Source 
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• PDF to require: 

– Nominal cooling capacity; 

– Rated heating capacity, where applicable; 

– Water flow rate (gpm);

– Rated airflow (scfm);

– Rated Static Pressure, where applicable; 

– Charging instructions; 

– Compressor/VFD frequency set points; 

– Required dip switch/control settings (for step/variable components); 

– Indication that model will not operate at test conditions without 

manufacturer programming; 

– Base motor designation; 

– Indication that excluded features are included in base model; and 

– Additional testing instructions. 

Vote: unanimous

Certification: Water Source