2002 Priority Setting 

for 

Standards and Test Procedure 

Rulemakings 

Draft 

August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
FISCAL 2002 PRIORITY SETTING FOR THE 

APPLIANCE STANDARDS RULEMAKING PROCESS 

The enclosed data sheets reflect the priorities proposed for Fiscal Year 2002 by the Department 

of Energy, Office of Building Research and Standards. The Office requests comments on the 

data sheets and the proposed priorities and schedules. These proposed priorities are based on the 

presumption that the Lighting and Appliance Standards Program will be funded at its requested 

level for the fiscal year 2002. Final priorities will be based on the Department's consideration of 

comments received and funds available. Once rulemakings are completed low priority actions 

will be added to the highlmedium priority lists. 

Written comments should be submitted by October 1 1,2001, to the U.S. Department of Energy, 

1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20585-0 12 1, Attn: Michael Raymond, EE-4 1, 

or by e-mail at Michael.Raymond@ee.doe.gov. If you have any questions, please contact 

Michael Raymond at (202) 586-961 1. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Table of Contents 

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Product 

Carnal AIC & HP 65-240 lrBN 

Camat AIC & HP, 39, < 65 kBN 

Clotber Oryen 

Clotber Wash 

Comm~cial NC & Heat Pumps 

Comm~cial Fumacm & Boi 

Gmn~~d Oil adGas-FW Packagcd Boilen 

CmFumacm 

Cmnn~ciat Wats H~vrs 

Cwkiog Prahts 

Cmldng Produas 

Dip- Haling Eqsipmikt. Gas 

Dis~h~s 

J3Wiiution Trsnsformas 

Eknric Mom, 1-200 HP 

haps to ow priority up00 "~~MOII 

Rulemaking 

Srandards 

standards 

Standards 

~est Procedure 

Standards 

Test Procedure' 

SQndards 

Test Procedure 

Standards 

Standards 

Test Pre 

Test Raedure 

SQndards 

Test Prmdure 

Standards 

Test Procedure 

Staodanls 

Test Procedwe' 

Standards 

Test Pmcedure' 

Standards 

Test Produre 

Standards 

Test Procedure* 

Priority 

High 

Medium 

Low 

LOW 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Medium 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

High 

High 

Low 

Low 

Low 

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12 

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Roduci 

Fluorescat Lamp eatlass* 

High Intwily Discharge Imp 

Lamps 

Mobile Home Fumace~ 

Packaged Tminal NC & Heaf Pumps 

Plmbing Fihu&itting 

Pml Heam (Gas) 

Refrigerators 

Res. Central AIC and H. P. 

Res. Cacral AIC & HP -Ductless Split 

Res. F~adBoilen 

Residential Water Heatas 

Rulemaking 

srandards 

Test Procemurs 

DetKminatiw 

 st Prmdure 

Standards 

Test Pnralure' 

Standards 

Test Procedure' 

Srandarh 

Srandards 

Test Pr&e* 

Sendards 

Test Procedure* 

Standa&* 

Test Procedures 

Standards' 

Test Procedure' 

Trst Prmdure 

SQndards 

Trst Pmcature' 

Srandards' 

Tat Procghnl 

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* Final Rules for he products have beet recently publiikd 

Srandards* 

Test Produre 

Sfaodanfr 

Trst Raedure 

Rmm Air Conditioners 

Tanldss Gas-Fired lnstankuww Wats Heaten 

Small Eldc MWors 

Priority 

Low 

Low 

*Low 

m ow 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

High 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Low 

Lav 

Low-Medium 

for compm 

High 

High 

Medium 

Low 

Low 

Low 

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Low 

Medium 

High 

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EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Summaw of Priorities 

Standards and Determinations (Dl 

Test Procedures 

High Priority Products 

Air-Cooled Central Air Conditioners and AirSource Heat Pumps, 65-240 kBtu/h 

Distribution Transformers 

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat 

Pumps 

Residential Central AC/HPi 

Residential Furnaces and Boilers 

Small Electric Motors (D) 

Medium Priority Products 

Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts* 

Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, 3 

Phase, Q5 kBtu/h 

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Low Priority Products 

Clothes Dryers 

Clothes Washers* 

Commercial A/C and Heat Pumps* - 

Commercial Furnaces & Boilers* 

Commercial Water Heaters* 

Cooking Products 

Direct Heating Equipment, Gas 

Dishwashers 

Electric Motors, 1-200 HP 

Medium Priority Products 

Compact Refrigerators 

Ductless Split Central AC/HP 

Low Priority Products 

Clothes Drya 

Clothes Washers* 

Commercial NC and Heat Pumps 

Commercial Furnaces 

Commercial Water Heaters 

Cooking Products* 

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3 

5 

7 

9 

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15 

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19 

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' Drops to Low Pnonty upon Complet~on * F~nal Rules for these products have been recently pubhshed. 

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Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts 

High Intensity Discharge Lamps 

Lamps* 

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{ Mobile Home Furnaces* 

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Commercial Oil and Gas-Fired Packaged 

Boilers 

Plumbing FixturesFittings* 

Pool Heaters, Gas 

Refrigerators 

Residential Furnaces and Boilers* 

Residential Water Heaters* 

Room Air Conditioners 

f I Small Electric Motors 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Air-Cooled Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps, 65-240 kBtu 

Priority: High 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 2005- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

0.50 - 4.71' (in addition to savings due to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1 999) 

I 0.4 (estimated NPV, billions of $1998) 

I Carbon emissions reduction - est. 7 million tons. 

I DOE plans to publish Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by September 2001. See page 8. 

I Possible State and regional environmental regulation (e.g. air quality). 

I 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99, which would save an estimated 

2.2 quads from 2001 -2030. DOE will consider higher standards for additional 

energy savings. 

High 

Promed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to initiate mlemaking in FY 200 1. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Energy savings are significant. \ 

1 Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, 3 phase, <65 kBtu 

Priority: Medium 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes 

to Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven 

or Voluntary EMiciency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

1.7 (estimated NPV, billions of $1998) 

Carbon emissions reduction - est. 25 million tons. 

DOE plans to publish Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by September 2001. See page 8. 

Possible State and regional environmental regulation (e.g. air quality). 

None known. 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99. Efficiencies of these products 

were left unchanged. Single-phase products are regulated by NAECA, and it is 

desirable to have the same standards for single and three phase versions. A DOE 

rulemaking is in progress for single phase products. 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

DOE plans to initiate rulemaking when rulemaking for residential (single phase) 

products is completed. 

Energy savings are significant. L 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Clothes Dryers - (GasIElectric) 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

Potential Economic 

Benefits/Burdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes 

to Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

I Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 1 

I Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency I I Improvements ! 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 1 

Not available 

Not available 

Reduced annual cycles needs to be considered, definitions and creation of new 

product class for condensing dryers. 

DOE regulation of clothes washers. 

DOE regulation of white goods for full line manufacturers. 

There appears to be a general consensus among stakeholders that updating clothes 

dryer standards should be given low priority. 

At least three U.S. manufacturers are marketing high efficiency clothes washers, 

which are likely to have improved moisture extraction. 

Significant dryer savings potential will be considered in clothes washer m~emaking 

(greater moisture extraction). Mechanical extraction has been estimated to be 20 

times more cost effective than thermal extraction. 

Low - 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Based on DOE preliminary analysis, June 2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue mlemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Interested Parties believe this is a low priority product. Other DOE standards will 

impose cumulative burden on white goods manufacturers. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Clothes Dryers - (GasElectric) 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Test Procedure needs to be changed for standard 

Low 

CSA has conducted specialized dryer tests and has asked DOE to consider revisions 

to the test procedure. 

A new product class needs to be defined for condenser dryers. Currently there is 

one waiver in effect. There are numerous changes that are required prior to a 

standards rulemaking for clothes dryers. 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level Considered to be a low priority by stakeholders. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Clothes Washers 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

2004-2030 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven 

or Voluntary Efficiency 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes 

to Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Improvements 

Issues 

EY 2001 Priority 

The Net Present Value (NPV) is $1 5.3 billion cumulative from 2004 to 2030 in 1997 

dollars. 

For period 2004- 2030,95 million metric tons of carbon and 254 thousand metric 

tons of NO,. 

Final Rule issued January 12,200 1. Changes to the test procedure were incorporated 

into the standards rulemaking. 

DOE regulation of clothes dryers. DOE regulation of white goods for full line 

manufacturers. 

Consortium for Energy Efficiency program with utilities. Energy Star program. 

Federal Energy Management Program for procurement initiative. At least three U.S. 

manufacturers are marketing high efficient clothes washers. 

1 / High 1 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

ANOPR - Published 1 1 / 19/98 

NOPR - 7/00 

Final Rule - 0 110 1 

Final Rule published I /12/200 1 I 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Clothes Washers 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Test Procedure was changed as part of the standards rulemaking. 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Proposed Schedule I Published as part of standards rulemaking. NOPR - 7/00. Final Rule 01/01. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Test procedure was revised recently to implement the standards rulemaking. 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Commercial Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (All products for which DOE proposes to accept ASHRAE 90.1-1999 

levels) 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitdBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

/ Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

2.94 (ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1 999) 

Not available. 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative emission benefits 

that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

DOE plans to publish Final Rules to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by September 2001. 

EPA phase out of HCFC refrigerants. 

None known. 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99. 

High 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial WAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Notice of Availability 5/00. Final Rule published 0 111 21200 1. 

Standards set by EPACT were amended to adopt revised ASHRAE 90.1. No 

further action. t 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Commercial Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps (DOE accepts ASHRAE 90.1-1 999 test procedures for all commercial 

ale products.) 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Standards set by EPACT and are being amended upon revision of ASHRAE 90. I 

Low for most products. 

Issues I 

Promed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 6/00 

Final Rule 10/0 1 

Final Rule should be published near beginning of FY2002. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Commercial Furnaces and Boilers 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsiBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efftciency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

0.5' (ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1 999) 

I Not available. 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

DOE plans to publish Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by June 2001 (furnaces) and July 2001 

(boilers). 

Possible State and regional environmental regulation (e.g. air quality). 

None known. 

1 Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99. 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial WAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

b 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Notice of Availability 5/00. Final Rule published 01/12/01 

Standards set by EPACT were amended to adopt revised ASHRAE 90.1. No 

further action. / 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Commercial Oil and Gas-Fired Packaged Boilers 

Priority: Medium 

-- 

I Potential Energy Savings I 0.12 - 0.60 '(in addition to savings due to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1 999) 

from Regulatory Action; I 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

0.2 (estimated NPV, billions of $1998) 

Carbon emissions reduction - est. 4 million tons. 

DOE plans to publish Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by July 2001. 

Possible State and regional environmental regulation (e.g. air quality). 

None known. 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99, which would save an estimated 

0.06 quads from 2001 -2030. DOE will consider higher standards for additional 

energy savings. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to initiate work in support of rulemaking 

Rationale for Priority Level I Energy savings are significant. ; 

6Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Commercial Oil and Gas-Fired Packaged Boilers 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in Standards set by EPACT are being amended upon revision of ASHRAE 90.1 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

I 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

i 

Statutory Deadline 

I 

Issues 

I 

I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 8/00 

Final Rule 9/01 

Final rule should be published before FY2002. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Commercial Furnaces 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in I Standards set by EPACT are being amended upon revision of ASHRAE 90.1 I 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Low 

Pro~OSed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 12/99 

Final Rule - 9/01 

Final rule should be published before FY2002. . 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Commercial Water Heaters 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

/ 0.07 '(ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 1999) 

Not available. 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

DOE plans to publish the Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to 

in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR in September 200 1. 

I Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Voluntary Efficiency 

I 

Evidence of Market-Driven or None known. 

Improvements 

Issues Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99. 

FY 2001 Priority High 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule 1 Notice of Availability 5/00. Final Rule 1/01 

Rationale for Priority Level I Standards set by EPACT and are being amended to adopt revised ASHRAE 90.1 

7Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Commercial Water Heaters 

Priority: Low 

- - I Relationship to Changes in / Standards set by EPACT and will be amended upon revision of ASHW 90.1 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

I Issues i 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Drafi - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 6/00 

Final Rule - 0910 I 

Final rule should be published before FY2002. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Cooking Products - Gas & Electric Ovens, Cook Tops, and Microwave Ovens 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

2000-2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

' Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efliciency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2000 Priority 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Total ranges considered (Gas only): * 

Ovens Cook Tops 

[0.1 - 2.11 [0 - 0.51 

E(9.3) - 0.11 [(4.0) - 0.021 

NPV, billions of 1990$ @ 7% 

NOx [1 I- 2391 NOX [ 0 - 65 1 

C02 16- 1331 C02 [0-361 

Emission reductions in (kt) for NOx, and (Mt) for COP 

DOE regulation of white goods for full line manufacturers. 

None known. 

Pilotless designs may require installation of an electrical outlet. Loss of consumer 

utility if loss of electrical power. If a loss of electricity, cannot use oven. 

High (Gas); Low (Electric) 

Final Rule - TBD 

Potential energy savings are low to moderate. Analysis too old to use - requires 

new analysis for mlemaking. 

8 Based on Draft Report, April 1996 and Supplemental Analysis, November 1997. 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Cooking Products - Ovens, Cook Tops, and Microwave Ovens 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure needed to be changed for standard. 

Standard 1 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, IInterested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

I Issues 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final Rule issued - October 3, 1997 

J 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Direct Heating Equipment (Gas) 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1998- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

Benefits/Burdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

IT 2001 Priority 

Total ranee considered: TO - 0.11' Svecific examvles below:1° 

(78.0% Modulat. Oper. 

87.0% AFUE 

[(1.4) - 0.11 NPV, Billions of 1990$ @ 7% 

0 0.1 (0.6) (1.4) 

SO, 0 (7) (140) (320) 

NOx 0 (6) (132) (301) 

co2 0 (3) (72) (165) 

Emission reductions in (kt) for SO2 and NOx, and (Mt) for CO,. 

Final rule published 5/12/97. 

None known that will impact product. 

None known. 

Fuel switching. Rural communities use for backup heating during power outages. 

Utility concern with electronic ignition. 

Low 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Based on DOE preliminary analysis, June 1995. 

lo Examples shown for design options and AFUE are for gravity wall heaters (27 - 46 kBNlrr). 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Interested parties believe this is a low priority product. Potential energy savings 

are low. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Direct Heating Equipment (Gas) 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard 

Standard I 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final Rule issued 5/12/97 

& 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product. Dishwashers 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

Potential Economic 

BenefitslBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

PY 2001 Prinritv 

Not available. 

Not available. 

Test procedure is being revised to properly reflect energy consumption for new 

technologies (e.g. adaptive controls) and reduced annual cycles. 

DOE regulation of white goods for full line manufacturers. 

Some manufacturers believe that updating the dishwasher standard should be given 

a low priority. 

Energy Savers program. Federal Energy Management Program for procurement 

initiative. At least two U.S. manufacturers are marketing adaptive control 

dishwashers. 

Increased efficiency may impact product utility (e.g. may require pre-rinsing of 

dishes or cleaning of filters) or the availability of affordable models (contract 

housing). 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

" Based on DOE preliminary analysis, June 2001' 

2 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Estimated potential energy savings are moderate. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Dishwashers 

Priority: High 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Test Procedure needed to be changed for standard. 

Low 

Efforts underway to harmonize international test procedures should include 

dishwashers. 

Manufacturers support a test procedure revision for more accurate testing of new 

adaptive control models. Industry working on revising its test procedure 

suggestions to encompass the variety of sensor techniques now in the market. 

New technology in product, i.e. smart controls, fuzzy logic. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - published 9/99 

Reopening Notice - 7/00 

Final Rule -01102 

New technology in product, i.e. smart controls, fuzzy logic. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Distribution Transformers 

Priority: High 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

Not available. 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

Need to publish a test procedure before rule. 

None known. 

EPA Energy Star program for liquid immersion transformers. NEMA's TP-I and 

the National Business Awareness Campaign to promote energy efficient electrical 

products. 

Most efficient designs include proprietary technology. 

NEMA recommends adoption of voluntary standards as specified in TP-I. Energy 

savings questioned by NEMA. 

High 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to begin actively pursuing standards rulemaking in 2001. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Potential for significant energy savings. 

l2 Based on DOE determination notice, October 22, 1997. 

Drafi - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Distribution Transformers 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure needs to be established for standard. 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

I 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

1 High 

NEMA recommends using NEMA TP-2 test standard. 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

I 

Sampling Plan; Definitions of Covered Products 

Prowsed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - published 1 111 2/98 

Reopening Notice 6/99 

Final Rule - 8/00 

Test procedure should be completed during FY 2000. . 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Electric Motors, 1 - 200 HP 

Priority: Low 

I Potential Energy Savings I Estimate 3 1.3 billion KWIyr could be saved through enforcement of EPCA 

from Regulatory Action; efficiency standards for electric motors - enough electricity to meet the lighting I I ~umula&e (~uads) I needs of all U.S. households for 4 months. I 

Potential Economic 

Benefits/Burdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

I Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Not Available. 

Not Available. 

Final rule for test procedures published 1015199. 

None known that will impact product. 

Enforcement 

ASHRAE 90.1. "Consortium for Energy Efficiency" program with utilities. 

Motor Challenge. Motor Master+ 

DOE regulates system efficiencies (e.g. HVAC) where motors are components of 

such systems. 

Low 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next two years. Work 

would be limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary I 

programs. 

Interested Parties believe this is a low priority product. Potential energy savings 

are unknown at this time. Determination required by EPCA 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Electric Motors, 1 - 200 HP 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure needed to be revised to support the standard 

Standard 1 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Low 

Natural Resources Canada: Energy Efficiency Regulations for Electric Motors 

International Electrotechnical Commission/International Standards Organisation 

(IECIISO) 

Manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates support test procedure rulemaking. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Issues 

I Proposed Schedule 

Expect DOE test procedure to be revised for compatibility with global (IECIISO) 

test procedure. 

Rationale for Prinritv 1,evel 

Proposed Rule Issued - 11/27/97 

Final Rule - 1015199 

Final Rule recently published . I 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

2000-2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

1.4 - 2.6 NPV, billions of 1997$ @ 7% 

None required. 

Some ballast manufacturers also make electric motors. 

EPA Green Lights and Energy Star buildings, ASHRAE 90.1, DOE'S Federal 

Relighting Initiative (FEMP), The Energy Cost Savings Council, and some utility 

DSM programs. 

Standards, for electronic ballasts, may adversely affect U.S. manufacturers. Impact 

on U.S. employment levels. 

Low 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 3/00 

Final Rule - 9/00 

Final Rule in FY2000. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in Efficiency levels for new standards are already in the market and are covered by 

Standard existing standards and test procedures. 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, I Interested Parties 

i Inw 

Statutory Deadline I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Drafl - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards Determination 

Product: High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps 

Priority: Low 

I Potential Energy Savings [O. 1 1-0.22]'3 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic I Not Available. 

Benefits/Burdens 

Potential Environmental or Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

Energy Security Benefits estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

Status of Required Changes to IES and ANSI procedures are in place. 

Test Procedures I lssues with definitions, covered products and sampling. 

Other Regulatory Actions / EPA mercury disposal requirements may apply. 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Voluntary Efficiency 

I 

Evidence of Market-Driven or Mercury vapor lamps being replaced by metal halide and high pressure sodium 

lamps. 

Improvements 

Issues Concern about non-equitable impact of possible elimination of mercury vapor 

lamps (e.g. significant regional and municipal variation exists). 

High first cost impact (elimination of mercury vapor lamps will require fixture 

replacement). 

FY 2001 Priority Low 

Prooosed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Potential energy savings are low. 

l3 Based on DOE rough estimate, May 1996. 

Drafi - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamp 

Priority: Low 

i Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure needs to be developed for standard. 

Standard I / Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, IInterested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

I Issues 

Low 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

h 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

No work expected during FY2001. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Lamps, Fluorescent and Incandescent 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voiuntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

Not Available. 

Not Available. 

Not Available. 

IES and ANSI procedures are in place, DOE test procedure Final Rule issued 

5/29/97 

Existing EPA mercury disposal requirements apply, but EPA issued a final rule 

July 6, 1999, including lamps as Universal Hazardous Waste. 

EPA Green lights, Energy Star Buildings, ASHRAE 90.1, and some utility DSM 

programs, FEMP. 

Because lamps are components of systems, establishment of standards is more 

difficult. 

I ,nw 

PTODOS~~ Schedule and Rationale 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Interested Parties believe this is a low priority product. Potential energy savings 

are unknown at this time. Statutory deadline is 1997 (2002) for amending current 

lamp standards and 1999 for adding additional general service fluorescent and 

incandescent lamps. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Lamps, Fluorescent and Incandescent 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard 

Standard 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, Interested Parties 

i 

Statutory Deadline I 

Issues I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final Rule issued 5129197 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Mobile Home Furnaces 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Pri 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1998- 

2030 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

I Proposed Schedule 

1 Rationale for Priority Level 

Condensing 

(91.7 AFLJE) 

Imprv. fan motor, 

ht. exchgr., 

condens. & full 

modulation 

(93.7% AFUE) 

0.5 

Gas 

Oil 

I [ (0.8) - 0.1 ] NPV, Billions of 1990$ @ 7% 

0.1 0.1 (0.2) 

so2 16 17 4 

NOx 15 16 4 

co2 9 9 2 

Emission reductions in (kt) for SO, and NOx, and (Mt) for C02. 

Final rule issued 5/12/97. 

Total range considered: [ 0.1 - 0.6 ]I4 Specific examples below: 

None known that will impact product. 

Imprv. fan 

motor 

(76.6% AFUE) 

Imprv. fan 

motor 

(82.1 % AFUE) 

0.1 

None known. 

Impm. fan 

motor & 

burner box 

damper 

(79.6 AFUE) 

Imprv. fan 

motor 

(82.1% 

AFUE) 

0.1 

Fuel switching. Limited space for installation. 

Low 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Potential energy savings are low to moderate. Higher standards levels requiring 

technologies, such as condensing furnaces would impact utility to consumers. 

l4 Based on DOE preliminary analysis, June 1995. 

Drafi - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Mobile Home Furnaces 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

I Issues 

Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard 

Low 

Pr0~0Sed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

i 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final rule issued 511 2/97. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps 

Priority: High 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

Benefitmurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

I Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

I Other Regulatory Actions 

0.55 - 0.78 l5 (in addition to savings due to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999) 

0.6 (estimated NPV, billions of $1998). 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative emission benefits 

that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

DOE plans to publish Final Rules to incorporate the test procedures referred to in 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR by September 2001. 

EPA phase out of HCFC refrigerants. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or None known. 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to initiate rulemaking in FY200 1. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Energy savings are significant. 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

l5 Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99, which would save an estimated 

0. 11 quads from 2001 -2030. DOE will consider higher standards for additional 

energy savings. 

NIA 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Plumbing FixtureslFittings 

Priority: Low 

I Potential Energy Savings I The Department has not conducted any recent analysis regarding potential energy 

I I - - - -- from Regulatory Action; savings for this product. 

Cumulative (Quads) 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Potential Economic I Not available. 

Benefits/Burdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Not available. 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Dependent upon revision by ASME and approval by ANSI to ASMEIANSI 

A1 12.18.1 and ASMEIANSI A1 12.19.6. 

Other Regulatory Actions I None. 

~eco-endations by 

Interested Parties 1 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

None known. 

As flow rates and water consumption decline the effects on utility need to be 

carefully considered. 

Low 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Plumbing FixturesFittings 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 1 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

i 

Statutory Deadline 

I 

Issues 

I 

I 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final Rule - March 18, 1998 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Pool Heaters (Gas) 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

2000-2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsnBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Eficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

Total 

IID, 

range considered: 

(78% J&) Non-condensing limit, (82.2% 

[0.2 - 0.91'' Specific examples below: 

&) Condensing, (90.8% 

1 

&) 

0.2 0.4 0.7 I 

[ (1.4) - 0.2 1 NPV, Billions of 1990$ @ 7% 

0.2 0.2 (0.6) 

SO, 0 0 0 

NOx 42 42 42 

CO, 11 18 3 5 

Emission reductions in (kt) for SO, and NOx, and (Mt) for CO,. 

Final rule issued 5/12/97. 

None known that will impact product. 

None known. 

I FY 2001 priority I LOW I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

l6 .Based on DOE preliminary analysis, June 1995 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Drafi - August 3 1,200 1 

DOE does not plan to actively pursue rulemaking in the next year. Work would be 

limited to basic technology investigation and monitoring of voluntary programs. 

Interested Parties believe this is a low priority product. Potential energy savings 

are low. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Pool Heaters (Gas) 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard. 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

I 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

I 

Statutory Deadline 

I 

I I Issues I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final rule issued 5/12/97. 

- 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Refrigerators, RefrigeratorFreezers, & Freezers 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1998- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FV 20111 Prinritv 

I The Department has not conducted any recent analysis regarding potential energy 

savings for this product. 

Not available 

Not available 

No changes required for standards. 

EPA phase out of insulation HCFCs in 2003. 

DOE regulation of white goods for full line manufacturers. 

Super Efficient Refrigerator Program (Golden Carrot). New York Housing 

Authority mass procurement. Energy Savers program. Significant quantities of 

new high efficiency models are being marketed. 

Final Rule Issued - April 28, 1997. 

I 'OW 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I Final Rule Issued - April 28, 1997 

Rationale for Priority Level 1 Rule issued, will be effective July 1,2001 

Drafi - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Refrigerators, RefrigeratorFreezers, & Freezers 

Priority: Medium for compact refrigerators and refiigeratorifreezers, Low for all others. 

Changes in Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard. I 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Low 

Tests at NIST have revealed deficiencies in the compact refrigerator test procedure. 

These will be researched and corrected, probably by revising the test procedure for 

compact refrigerators. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NIST tested compact refrigerators, and proposed a modification of the compact 

refrigerator test procedure. A rulemaking to modify the test procedure will begin 

in 2002. 

Compact refrigerator manufacturers have obtained inconsistent results when 

testing each other's products. Deficiencies in test procedure have been identified. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Residential Central Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 

Priority: High - drops to Low priority upon completion 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitslBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efirciency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

Prowsed Schedule and Rationale 

I Proposed Schedule 

C- Rationale for Priori Level 

I Total range considered: [2.2 - 10.4]'7 Specific examples below: 

---- 1 1 SEER 12 SEER 13 SEER 18 SEER 

2.2 3.8 5.4 10.4 

[(22) - 01 NPV, Billions of 1998$ @ 7% 

0 (1) (5) (22) 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

Changes are not required for standards. 

EPA phase out of HCFC-22 refrigerant - 20 10 

DOE regulation of furnaces. 

Energy Star program recommending a 12 SEER. 

1 Small manufacturers. Niche Products. Regional variation. 

SANOPR - 1 1 /99 

NOPR - 8/00 

Final Rule - 1/01 - quashed - new proposed rule published July 25,2001. 

Potential energy savings are large. 

l7 Based on DOE analysis for NOPR, see www.eren.doe.gov/buildingsicodes standards/index.htm. 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Residential Central Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps 

Priority: High 

1 Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Test Procedure does not need to be changed for standard. 

High 

Would like to see it published. 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale: 

Issues Many changes to accommodate new technology. ARI has submitted data for and 

developed new default cyclic degradation coefficients. 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule . 

Rationale for Priority Level 

NOPR - 1/01 

Final Rule - 3/02 

Test procedure revision long overdue. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Residential Central Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps - Ductless Split Systems 

Priority: Medium 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

Test Procedure does not need to be changed for standard. 

High 

Ductless split system manufacturers would prefer to use calorimeter test. 

Calorimeter test (which is used for room air conditioners) is more suitable and 

accurate for testing ductless split central air conditioners, but this test is not 

currently in the DOE central air conditioning test procedure. 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to initiate work in support of rulemaking 

Rationale for Priority Level I Change would make test procedure more accurate for this product. 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Residential Furnaces & Boilers 

Priority: High 

Potential Energy savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

Potential Economic 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

Furnaces 1(8 1.8% AFUE) 1(92% AFUE) [heat pump 

I ~IID & pulse l~as 

/ Total range considered: [0.6 - 10.2]'8 Specific examples below: 

Not available. 

Gas 

absorption 

Gas 

Boilers 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are more 

significant than other products. 

Final rule issued 5/12/97 

Previous & 

Gas condensing 

Possible State and regional environmental regulation. DOE regulation of central 

air conditioning products. Consumer Product Safety Commission - possible 

regulation. 

Insul., IID, imprv. 

fan motor, & two 

stage oper. 

IID 

(8 1.8% AFUE) 

0.6 

Energy Star program. Wisconsin state condensing hrnacdboiler program. 

ACEEE indicated that trend for higher efficiency products stopped in 1994. 

I FY 2001 Priority I Low I 

condensing 

(90.4% 

3.7 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

absorption 

heat pump 

10.2 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

DOE plans to initiate rulemaking in 2001. 

Potential energy savings are significant. Higher standards levels requiring 

technologies such as condensing furnaces would impact utility to consumers. 

'' Based on DOE rough estimate for gas only, May 1996. 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Residential Furnaces & Boilers 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

I Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard 

High 

I Statutory Deadline 1 I 

[ Issues I 1 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final rule issued 5/12/97 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Residential Water Heaters - Gas, Oil & Electric 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings from 

Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

' 2003-2030 

Potential Economic 

Benefitsmurdens 

Potential Environmental or Energy 

Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to Test 

Total ranges considered: 

3.4- 13.119 

Electric 

Gas 

Quads at 

source 

NPV, 

1998$ 

Heat Traps 

& Insul. 

Tank 

Bottom 

2" Insul., 

Heat Traps, 

Flue Baffle 

Heat Traps, 

2.5" Insul. & Ht. Traps, 3" 

Insul. Tank Insul. & 

Bottom Plastic Tank 

3" Insul., 

2.5" Insul., Sidearm w/ 

Heat Traps, 80% Flue 

Flue Baffle Baffle & IID 

The Final Rule energy savings was 4.6 quads over 2004-2030. 

The Net Present Value (NPV) is $2.0 billion cumulative from 2004 to 2030 in 1997 

dollars. 

For period 2004- 2030, I52 million metric tons of carbon and 273 thousand metric tons of 

NO,. 

Changes not required for standards. Final rule for test procedure was published in 1998. 

Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by Interested 

Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

EPA phase out of HCFCs for insulation (2003). Consumer Product Safety Commission 

initiative for prevention of ignition of flammable vapors by gas water heaters. 

Demand-side management programs for high efficiency water heaters. 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

Electronic ignition has impact on customer utility. Fuel switching. Replacement blowing 

agent for insulation. Installation in small spaces. 

High 

l9 Based on DOE analysis May 1999. Energy savings reduced due to phase out of HCFC-141 b insulation blowing agent in 

2003. 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Draft - August 3 1,200 1 

NOPR - 4/00 

Final Rule - 1/01 No 

Final Rule published 111 712001. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Residential Water Heaters - Gas, Oil & Electric 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

I Priority of Standard 

I International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

, Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

/ Issues 

No change needed 

High 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level Test procedure published in May 1998. 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Room Air Conditioners 

Priority: Low 

Potential Energy Savings 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads) 

2000 -2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitslBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

The Department has not conducted any recent analysis regarding potential energy 

savings for this product. 

Not available 

Not available 

Not required for standards. 

EPA phase out of HCFC-22 refrigerant. 

DSM programs. Labeling program very effective. 

Final Rule Issued - September 24, 1997 

Low 

Pro~osed Schedule and Rationale 

Drafi - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Final Rule Issued - September 24, 1997 

I 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Test Procedure 

Product: Room Air Conditioners 

Priority: Low 

I Relationship to Changes in I Test Procedure not needed to be changed for standard I 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Low 

I Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Drafi - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards 

Product: Tankless Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters 

Priority: Medium 

I Potential Energy Savings I 0. I0 "(ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1 999) 

from Regulatory Action; 

Cumulative (Quads)' 1995- 

2030 

Potential Economic 

BenefitslBurdens 

Potential Environmental or 

Energy Security Benefits 

Status of Required Changes to 

Test Procedures 

Other Regulatory Actions 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 

Evidence of Market-Driven or 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

Not available. 

Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

DOE plans to publish the Final Rule to incorporate the test procedures referred to 

in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 into the CFR in September 2001. 

None known. 

Revised ASHRAE 90.1 standards approved 6/99. I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Proposed Schedule I Notice of Availability 5/00. Final Rule 5/02 

Rationale for Priority Level I Standards set by EPACT and are being amended to adopt revised ASHRAE 90.1 z 

"Based on Screening Analysis Report for Commercial HVAC Standards, see 65 FR 30929. 

Drafi - August 3 1,2001 

EE-PS-01-001 COMMENT 02F
Standards Determination 

Product: Small Electric Motors 

Priority: High 

/ Potential Energy Savings 1 r0.8-4.51" 1 

I I - 

from Regulatory ~ctio*; 

Cumulative (Quads) 1998- 

Potential Economic Not available. 

BenefitsIBurdens 

Potential Environmental or Specific estimates of emission reductions have not been developed however, 

Energy Security Benefits I estimated energy savings indicated above are indicative of the comparative 

emission benefits that are likely to be possible. Expected oil savings are minimal. 

Status of Required Changes to IEEE 1 14 test procedure for single-phase induction motors is under review. 

Test Procedures I 

Other Regulatory Actions I Small motors used in NAECA "covered products" (e.g. white goods) are exempt. 

Recommendations by 

Interested Parties 1 

Evidence of Market-Driven or None known. 

Voluntary Efficiency 

Improvements I 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale 

Issues 

FY 2001 Priority 

Proposed Schedule I DOE plans to initiate determination in FY2002. 

Rationale for Priority Level I Potential energy savings are significant. Determination required by EPCA. 

None. 

Medium 

Based on draft DOE report, May 1996. 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

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Test Procedure 

Product: Small Electric Motors 

Priority: Low 

Relationship to Changes in 

Standard 

Priority of Standard 

International or Other 

Coordinating Activities 

Recommendation by 

Interested Parties 

Statutory Deadline 

Issues 

I 

I High 

Proposed Schedule and Rationale: 

Draft - August 3 1,2001 

Proposed Schedule 

Rationale for Priority Level 

Dependent on Determination. 

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